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:

    Disassembly
    1. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure. Remove the steering column (3C529). For additional information, refer to Column in this s ...

    Subwoofer Speaker - Coupe
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the package tray trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section . 2. Disconnect the two subwoofer assembly amplifier electrical connectors. 3. NOTE: Do not let the subwoofer assembly fall into the lugga ...

    Removal
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section . 3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft ...