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:
Latch - Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal
1. NOTE: The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with
mechanical interior release handle.
Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.
2. Remove the luggage compartment lid latch (43200).
1. Disconnect the ...
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: A new instrument cluster must be reconfigured.
NOTE: The instrument panel dimmer switch is a part of the headlamp
switch.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electric ...
Caliper (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster
206-026 (T87P-2588-A)
Rear Caliper Spring
Compressor Set
206-S027 (T87P-2588-B)
Disassembly
1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552). For additional
information, refer to Caliper i ...