Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998)
6. Install the direct clutch piston.
1. Position the direct clutch piston in the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum.
2. Push down evenly around the piston circumference.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seals during installation.
7. Install the direct clutch piston spring retainer and the twenty (20) direct clutch piston springs.
1. Install the direct clutch piston springs.
2. Place the direct clutch piston spring retainer on the direct clutch piston springs.
8. Relieve the direct clutch spring tension and remove the Clutch Spring Compressor.
9. Use a Clutch Spring Compressor to install the direct clutch piston retaining ring.
1. Install the Clutch Spring Compressor and compress the direct clutch piston springs.
2. Install the direct clutch piston retaining ring.
WARNING: AFTER REMOVING THE RETAINING RING, USE CARE WHEN RELEASING THE PRESSURE ON THE SPRINGS.
CAUTION: Do not fully compress the Clutch Spring Compressor or damage to the spring retainer may occur.