Ford DPS6 Clutch Locking (Reset) Procedure!

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[@jamesleger3765]

Why does the clutch need to be reset?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

If you're reusing the clutch you have to reset it - so that it goes far enough down to install the snap ring

[@schmick63]

If you don't relock it, you'll have the pressure plate splines resting on the release bearing in their extended state and you won't get he clutch deep enough into the transmission.

[@darlacollins7772]

How about a duel clutchñ ? Do u have to reset it and also would it make the shifter not shift or go into aortf ?

[@fortuneebouengsahola7448]

Good work Bigben, very good video, very useful. I changed my forks A and B and since then the gears no longer shifted after reassembling everything, or the engine moved violently when I put it in Drive. I didn't know that you had to reset the front clutch and then unlock it before reassembling everything. my Ford Ecosport had been parked for 1 month and this video allowed me to adjust everything and I was even able to drive without having to relearn the TCM. Thank you so much

[@goodenuff1557]

All these years I’ve thought Fordtechmakuloco was the best Ford tech on KZbin… now I just don’t know! LOL another great tutorial, Ben! Thank you

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. He's better with engine building. I'm specialized in transmissions

[@goodenuff1557]

@@BigBensCarsAndCyclesyou’re both appreciated 🙏🏼

[@cesarvillalta5587]

hey ben just chiming in to say that i followed your focus transmission removal and clutch replacement video back in December and having used the car as a daily since around NYE, i am super grateful for your videos! Thank you for everything i do! i love your content.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I'm so glad the video helped, and saved you money! Happy driving!

[@243tubs]

Great information. Thanks for sharing!

[@markrodriguezjr8553]

I broke 3 clutches trying to reset them now I know what I did wrong thank you some much

[@rjbass338]

Thank you for the content, very helpful and appreciated. Have you ever seen a dual clutch that the outer clutch (3 tabs) resets fine but the inner clutch (12 tabs) I am only able to get a little more than half into the holes they go in? From what I can tell the tabs and holes are not lining up exactly. It is a new spare clutch so I will continue to monkey around with it and see if I can get them all into the holes.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I'm glad it helped! Yes it's very common for a used clutch to not fully lock. Actually, it's more common for them not to lock once they get a lot of miles on them (50k) you can keep trying, maybe try a press.

[@glap8736]

Thanks for share this, when you buy a new clutch you need this reset? After install

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Nope. Only when re-using an old clutch

[@NabeelAhmed-me4ok]

What happens if clutch are not unlock and installed inside transmission. The reason I mention I did one recently and now 2nd gear won’t work. I did about 10 turn ish. Thought was enough but it did hear them unlock. Forscan is failing my clutch travel test hence not able to do adaptive learn.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

If you don't lock the clutch, it won't Seat enough to install the snap rings

[@NabeelAhmed-me4ok]

@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I did lock the clutch. And you are suppose to release them after clutch is installed. I am asking what happens if you don’t release them and installed tranny back in

[@favianrodriguez7720]

Do you have info as to how to know if clutch is reusable once you take trans off instead of replacing ? (2016 focus se 90k miles, Super dusty trans locking up fork b causing slave cylinder to break, replaced clave cylinder and cleaned forks with air and fork now releases with ease)

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

Hi, due to the extend of damage, I recommend replacement of the clutch. Unless you don't smell burnt clutch odor. Theb blow air and use some brake cleaner to clean the clutch

[@favianrodriguez7720]

What do you look for qc wise in a used clutch? I know you can't really measure the thickness or really visually inspect the pads on the friction disc

[@fzil8699]

Is it possible to drop clutch in bellnhouse without locking?....... Coz no special tools.

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

I'll try this out and make a video in the near future. It may be possible if you sit the transmission (with the clutch sat on) onto a press and compress the clutch, then install the snap ring

[@adrianortiz1326]

How do you release it when it’s in the transmission?

[@BigBensCarsAndCycles]

With the release tool, turn counter clockwise 14 times each clutch. I've got videos on how