Re-springs a removed Ford PowerShift DPS6 dry dual-clutch pack so you can reinstall it instead of buying a new clutch, fitting Focus 2012-2018 and Fiesta 2011-2019.
The usual DPS6 repair story goes like this: a 2012-2018 Focus or 2011-2019 Fiesta starts shuddering from a stop, the transmission comes out, and the shop finds gearbox oil from a leaking input seal on an otherwise healthy clutch. The seals are cheap. A new dual clutch assembly is not. This GJ-44-01 reset tool is what lets that good used pack go back in, so the job can be a reseal instead of a reseal plus a clutch.
The DPS6 pack contains two dry clutches and a self-adjusting mechanism for each one. When the pack is pulled off the input shafts, the spring fingers of that mechanism trip and the pack relaxes into a position it cannot be reinstalled from. Pressing it back on in that state either fails outright or leaves clutch clearance wrong, and the car comes back with the same shudder or a slip. Ford handles this with its own reset tool, 307-676, and aftermarket fixtures such as this one do the same job of re-springing both clutches. The GJ-44-01 is a hardened steel fixture with an anti-rust finish and a threaded center bar. It is listed as a reset fixture for the clutch pack only.
If the linings are oil-soaked, glazed or worn, resetting them only saves money until the next comeback. Fit a new pack instead. And a brand-new clutch comes already set, so it never goes in this fixture.
A DPS6 that shudders is not always a clutch problem. Actuator motor faults and TCM issues cause harsh or erratic engagement and set their own codes. Swap the two actuators to see if a code follows, and check the TCM bulletins, as laid out in our PowerShift shudder and TCM diagnostic guide. Only when those check out does the clutch pack become the suspect.
The listing covers the Ford DPS6 (6DCT250) six-speed dry dual clutch in the Focus 2012-2018 and Fiesta 2011-2019, and also lists the 2019 Transit Connect. Most Transit Connects sold in North America used a conventional automatic rather than the DPS6, so check yours before ordering. The kit ships in a fitted storage case and includes a pair of work gloves; shipping weight is about 15 lb. More PowerShift service tools are in our transmission tools section. Send the year and VIN if you are unsure what is in your car.
| Fits transmission | Ford DPS6 / 6DCT250 six-speed dry dual clutch (PowerShift) |
| Vehicles | Ford Focus 2012-2018, Fiesta 2011-2019, Transit Connect 2019 |
| Function | Re-springs and resets a removed dual-clutch pack for reinstall |
| Manufacturer part number | GJ-44-01 |
| Material | Hardened steel with anti-rust finish |
| Includes | Reset fixture set, fitted storage case, work gloves |
| Weight | 15 lb |
Run it down to solid contact, then about 20 more turns, per the instructions for this fixture. Read the full instructions first and do not go past the reset point, because over-driving can damage the clutch.
Only if the linings are clean, dry and within wear limits. A pack that was soaked in oil will keep shuddering, so replace it. A good pack can be reset with this tool and reinstalled.
The listing includes the 2019 Transit Connect, but most North American Transit Connects use a conventional automatic, not the DPS6. Confirm your transmission before ordering.
No. New DPS6 clutch packs come pre-set and install as supplied. The reset fixture is only for a used pack that has been removed.
Reset the clutch actuators before installation, then run the clutch adaptive relearn and related relearns with a scan tool so the TCM learns the engagement points.
