Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Flywheel Ring Gear
Removal
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. WARNING: This procedure should be carried out only by a correctly equipped and experienced acetylene torch operator. Tongs must be used or asbestos gloves worn when handling the heated flywheel ring gear. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Tap the flywheel ring gear evenly to prevent binding.
Remove the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel.
- Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear with an acetylene torch and use a brass drift to drive the flywheel ring gear off the flywheel.
Installation
1. WARNING: This procedure should be carried out only by a properly equipped and experienced acetylene torch operator. Tongs must be used or asbestos gloves worn when handling the heated flywheel ring gear. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not heat the flywheel ring gear beyond 261C (500F). Use heatindicating crayons to prevent overheating.
CAUTION: Keep the torch moving to prevent hot spots.
Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear with an acetylene torch.
- Install the flywheel ring gear with the bevel on the flywheel ring gear facing the rear of the flywheel.
- Use a brass drift to tap the flywheel ring gear into position, reheat as necessary.
2. Install the flywheel.
Pilot Bearing
Special Tool(s) Puller with Slide Hammer 308-001 (T58L-101-B) 1. Remove the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate. For additional information, refer to Disc and Pressure Plate-3.8 ...Clutch Controls
General Specifications Torque Specifications ...Other materials:
Input Shaft and Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Driver Pinion
Bearing Cone
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-011 (T57L-4621-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-024 (T75L-7025-B)
Disas ...
Principles of Operation
There are four main principles involved with the basic theory of
operation:
heat transfer
latent heat of vaporization
relative humidity
effects of pressure
Heat Transfer
If two substances of different temperature are placed near each other,
t ...
Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant
must be removed and
the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this ...