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:

    Cylinder Heads (Removal)
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil Seal 303-107 (T74P-6700-A) Engine Lift Bracket Set 303-DS086 (D93P-6001-A) Compressor, Valve Sprin ...

    Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
    Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Draining WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling syst ...

    Installation
    1. Overlay the new rear window glass assembly over the old rear window glass assembly and transpose the markings with a grease pencil. 2. Center the V-notch on the new rear window glass assembly to the center mark on the top of the number four bow ...