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:

    Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
    1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section. 2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear . If the wear pattern is normal, install the sta ...

    Engine Mount
    Special Tool(s) Support Bracket, Engine 303-639 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Alignment Tool, Subframe 502-004 ...

    System Air Flow Description
    MAX A/C When MAX A/C is selected: The air inlet door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum, closing off outside air and admitting only recirculated air. The panel/defrost door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and the panel/floor door vacu ...