Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Clutch: Service and Repair
Forward Clutch
DISASSEMBLE
Exploded View Of Forward Clutch
1. Remove clutch hub and No. 3 needle bearing, if not already removed.
2. Remove clutch pack selective retaining ring, then the clutch pack.
3. Using suitable tools, compress piston return spring, then remove retaining ring and tools.
4. Remove spring retainer, return spring, and piston.
5. Remove piston, inner, and outer piston seals.
6. Remove scarf cut seals from forward clutch cylinder shaft. Ensure check balls in clutch cylinder are free and clean also check for proper seating.
ASSEMBLE
1. Install new seals on clutch piston, noting direction of sealing lips.
2. Install clutch piston as follows:
a. Coat piston seals and clutch drum sealing area with petroleum jelly.
b. Install forward clutch inner lip seal protector T80L-77140-A or equivalent over clutch cylinder hub.
c. Install piston in forward clutch outer lip seal protector T68P-7D158-A or equivalent.
d. Position seal protector and piston in clutch drum and push piston to bottom of drum using even thumb pressure.
3. Using suitable tools, install piston return spring, spring retainer, and retaining ring.
4. Install wave plate, clutch pack, and pressure plate.
5. Install clutch pack retaining ring and check clearance between ring and pressure plate, holding pressure plate downward while checking clearance.
a. Clearance should be 0.050-0.O89 inch.
b. If clearance is not within specifications, install correct replacement snap ring and recheck clearance. Snap rings are available in inch
thicknesses of 0.060-0.064 inch, 0.O74-0.078 inch, 0.088-0.092 inch and 0.102-0.106 inch.
