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:
Lifting
CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering
linkage, suspension arms,
stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar
insulator (5493).
Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur i ...
Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Guides, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P- ...
Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down
as necessary.
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