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:
Camshaft
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to Timing
Drive Components in this
section.
2. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft
Roller Follower in this
section.
3. Remove the ...
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes.
If a major repair,
such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is requir ...
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Special Tool(s)
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
211-00018
Automatic Transmission Flush
and Fill Machine
199-00010 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM
M ...
