Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
4. Compress clutch support and spring using Direct Clutch Spring Compressor T81P-70235-A.
a. Place into a shop arbor press and apply only enough pressure to release spring tension on the snap ring.
b. Remove snap ring and slowly release the press to remove spring compressor.
5. Remove clutch piston spring retainer, return spring and clutch piston.
NOTE: Air pressure may be required to remove clutch piston.
6. Remove piston direct clutch inner seal and outer piston seals.
7. Remove seals from forward clutch cylinder and shaft.
NOTE:
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Make sure input shaft Teflon seals are not damaged.
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Solid shaft seals may be replaced with scarf-cut seals for service.
