Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 pressure plate surface with a straightedge and a feeler gauge.

3. Check the diaphragm spring fingers for discoloration, scoring, bent or broken segments and spring ends that are higher or lower than the rest.
4. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.

Flywheel Check
1. Check the flywheel surface for scoring, cracks or discoloration. Minor scratches or discoloration should be removed with a fine emery cloth.
Disc Check
Special Tool(s)
Brake/Automobile Brake Drum
System with Vacuum
164-R3622 or equivalent
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
WARNING: Dust ...
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 surf ...
Other materials:
Torque Converter Turbine to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the torque converter with the pump drive up.
2. Install the front pump support to engage the mating splines of the front
pump support shaft on
the torque convert ...
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head flat on the bench; the
valves will bend.
CAUTION: Before disassembly begins, mark the valve position on the face of each
valve being removed. The valves must be re-installed into the same positions.
Install the spec ...
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The 4.6L, 2V is shown. The 3.8L is similar.
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
2. Disconnect the EGR tube from the EGR valve.
3. Remove the two bolts, the EGR valve and the gasket.
4. NOTE: Install a new gasket.
To install, ...
