Overdrive Clutch System

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

For overdrive clutch system operation, refer to Hydraulic System - 6F35 or Mechanical System - 6F35 .

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Item	Part Number	Description
1	7G384	Direct/Overdrive clutch hub assembly
2	7A548	Overdrive clutch piston inner seal
3	7F213	Input shaft
4	7A548	Overdrive clutch piston outer seals
5	7A262	Overdrive clutch piston
6	7F222	Overdrive clutch piston return spring
7	7H360	Overdrive clutch balance piston
8	7C122	Overdrive clutch balance piston snap ring
9	7B164	Overdrive (4, 5, 6) clutch assembly
10	7B066	Overdrive clutch pressure plate
11	7D483	Overdrive clutch snap ring
12	7H351	Overdrive clutch hub
13	7D491	Rear planetary carrier

Overdrive Clutch System

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Overdrive clutch does not apply	Solenoid body filter blocked to SSD	CLEAN or REPLACE the solenoid body filter screen. REFER to Main Control - Overhaul .
SSD mechanically stuck OFF		INSTALL a new SSD. REFER to Solenoids .
Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) regulator valve stuck OFF		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSD SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System - 6F35 .
Multiplex shift valve stuck in applied position		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the multiplex shift valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
C456 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System - 6F35 .
Rear planetary carrier/center ring gear		INSPECT the planetary carrier/center ring gear for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transmission - Overhaul .
Overdrive clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch piston seal leakage		INSTALL a new overdrive clutch piston and seals. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch always applied	Solenoid filter or seal damaged at SSD	REFER to Main Control - Overhaul .
SSD mechanically stuck ON		INSTALL a new SSD. REFER to Solenoids .
Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve stuck ON		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSD SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch piston return spring		INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into TCM	REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
Solenoid filter or seal damaged at SSD		REFER to Main Control - Overhaul .
SSD mechanically sticking		INSTALL a new SSD. REFER to Solenoids .
Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve sticking		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve stuck ON		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSD SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System - 6F35 .
Multiplex shift valve sticking		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the multiplex shift valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
C456 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Hydraulic System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch piston seal leakage		INSTALL a new overdrive clutch piston and seals. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch harsh apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into TCM	REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
SSD mechanically sticking		INSTALL a new SSD. REFER to Solenoids .
Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) regulator valve sticking		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve sticking		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
Overdrive clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .
Overdrive clutch piston return spring		INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Mechanical System - 6F35 .