New Steel Forward Clutch Piston - ATSG AXOD Update Handbook

CHANGE: The Forward Clutch Piston material has now been changed to "Steel", instead of the previous
design aluminum piston, as shown in Figure 39.
REASON:
To eliminate cracks from occuring in the seal groove and greatly improve durability
PARTS AFFECTED:
(1) FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON - Now manufactured out of steel, instead of aluminum, and there
are no dimensional changes on the piston (See Figure 39).
INTERCHANGEABILITY:
Should be used to back service ALL previous models of the AXOD, AXODE and AX4S
transaxles. Always upgrade the forward clutch piston with the newest design steel piston using the
OEM part numbers listed below.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Forward Clutch Piston (All Except "SHO" Models) ........................................ F4DZ-7A262-A
Forward Clutch Piston (3.2L "SHO" Models Only) ......................................... F4DZ-7A262-B
NEW DESIGN STEEL FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP
Technical Service Information
FORD AXOD/AXODE

NEW STEEL FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON

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