Taurus V6-195 3.2L DOHC SHO (1994)
Clutch: Service and Repair
Reverse Clutch
DISASSEMBLE
Reverse Clutch Assembly
1. Remove snap ring, pressure plate, clutch pack and wave spring.
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. Install inner and outer piston seals with lip seal facing toward bottom of cylinder, as shown in the Reverse Clutch Assembly image.
2. Install piston assembly using clutch seal lip protector tool No. T86P-70403-A or equivalent.
3. Install snap ring and return spring using tool No. T65L-77515-A or equivalent.
4. Install wave spring, clutch pack, pressure plate, and snap ring.
5. Check reverse clutch pack clearance as follows:
Measuring Reverse Clutch Pack Clearance
a. Install suitable dial indicator as shown in the Reverse 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.