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 |
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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
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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:
Hydraulic Control Unit
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(14301).
2. Disconnect the anti-lock-brake control module electrical connector.
3. NOTE: The 4 wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) with traction
control is shown , the
4WABS without traction control system is ...
Synchronizers
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies.
1. Scribe an alignment mark on the sliding sleeve and the hub for assembly
reference.
2. Remove the sliding sleeve, then remove the synchronizer struts and the
springs.
3 ...
Wheel Bearing Check
1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be
shut off prior
to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be
accomplished by
turning off the air suspension switch. Failure to do so can result in unexpected
infla ...