Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Flywheel Runout Check

Special Tool(s)

Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base 100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or equivalent

1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the clutch disc contact surface.

2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the maximum allowance, install a new flywheel.

Flywheel Runout Check

Bearing

1. CAUTION: The pilot bearing is a sealed bearing and must not be immersed in any type of cleaning fluid.

Inspect the pilot bearing (7118) for:

1. needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken rollers, cracked roller cage inadequate grease or discoloration.

2. seal leakage.

  • misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft.

Flywheel Runout Check

    Pressure Plate Check
    1. Check the clutch pressure plate surface for scoring, cracks or discoloration. Minor scratches or discoloration should be removed with a fine emery cloth. 2. Measure the flatness of the clutch ...

    Dowels - Flywheel
    Removal 1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel dowel holes or the surface areas around the flywheel dowel during removal. Remove the flywheel dowels by using a drift pin where the flywhee ...

    Other materials:

    Front Disc Brake (Description and Operation)
    Front Disc Brake Components   Disc Brake Caliper Components   The front disc brake caliper (2B120): bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292), which bolts to the front wheel spindle (3105). is a pin slider, dual ...

    Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance
    1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear. 2. Measure the piston ring-to-groove clearance. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the a ...

    Cylinder Head - Distortion
    Special Tool(s) Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent 1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is distorted, install a new cylinder head. Cylinder Bore -Cleaning ...