Taurus V6-195 3.2L DOHC SHO (1994)
Clutch: Service and Repair
Intermediate Clutch
DISASSEMBLE
Intermediate Clutch Assembly
1. Remove snap ring, clutch pack assembly, and wave spring or spacer.
2. Remove return spring snap ring and return spring using clutch spring compressor T65L-77515-A or equivalent.
3. Remove piston assembly, then the piston inner and outer seals.
ASSEMBLE
1. Check for free movement of check ball in cylinder.
2. Install inner and outer piston seals with lip seal facing toward bottom of cylinder, as shown in the Intermediate Clutch Assembly image.
3. Install piston assembly using clutch seal lip protector T86P-70548-A or equivalent.
4. Install snap ring and return spring using T65L-77515-A or equivalent.
5. Install wave spring or spacer clutch pack and snap ring.
6. Check intermediate clutch pack clearance as follows:
Measuring Intermediate Clutch Pack Clearance
a. Install suitable dial indicator as shown in the Intermediate Clutch Pack Clearance Measurement image.
b. Push downward on clutch pack with at least 10 lbs of force, then release pressure and zero dial indicator.
c. Lift pressure plate to bottom of snap ring and note indicator reading.
d. Take two readings 180° apart and determine average of both readings.
