Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Disc and Pressure Plate - 4.6L (4V) Engine
Special Tool(s)
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Clutch Aligner 308-020 (T74P-7137-K) |
Material
Item | Specification |
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C | ESA-M1C75-B |
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the starter.
1. Remove the terminal cap.
2. Remove the nuts.
3. Remove the wires and position them aside.
4. Remove the two bolts and the starter.
4. Remove the clutch cable clip, then pull the cable through the clutch housing.
5. Remove the two bolts and the inspection cover.
6. Remove the seven bolts and the clutch housing.
7. CAUTION: Loosen the bolts evenly to prevent damage to the pressure plate.
NOTE: If the pressure plate is to be reused, index-mark the pressure plate to the flywheel.
Remove the six bolts and the pressure plate and disc.
Installation
1. NOTE: Clean the clutch pressure plate and flywheel with a commercial alcohol-based solvent so surfaces are free from oil film. Do not use cleaners with a petroleum base.
NOTE: Before installing the transmission, the ball stud, the clutch release lever and the input shaft must be cleaned and lubricated with grease.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, align the clutch disc and pressure plate to the flywheel.
2. Tighten the pressure plate bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts an additional 60 degrees.
Disc and Pressure Plate - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) Engines
Special Tool(s)
Clutch Aligner
308-020 (T74P-7137-K)
Material
Item
Specification
Premium Long Life Grease
XG-1-C
ESA-M1C75-B
1. Remove the transmission.
2. CAUTION ...
Pilot Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Puller with Slide Hammer
308-001 (T58L-101-B)
1. Remove the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate. For additional
information, refer to Disc
and Pressure Plate-3.8 ...
Other materials:
Timing Chain
Removal
1. Remove the timing cover. For additional information, refer to Engine
Front Cover in this section.
2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
3. Rotate the ...
Child Safety Seat Belt - Tether Anchor
Removal and Installation
Hard top only
1. Remove the package tray. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the bolts and the tether anchor bracket.
Convertible only
3. NOTE: Rework the sheet metal to its original condition and structural
in ...
Manual Transmission and Clutch (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
It is important to get an accurate description of the concern before
any diagnosis can be carried out.
Ask questions as to whether it occurs when hot or cold, during shifting,
driving at a particular speed or
in a parti ...