Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s)
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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 surface.
2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the maximum allowance, install a new flywheel.

Bearing
1. CAUTION: The pilot bearing is a sealed bearing and must not be immersed in any type of cleaning fluid.
Inspect the pilot bearing (7118) for:
1. needle rollers for scoring, worn or broken rollers, cracked roller cage inadequate grease or discoloration.
2. seal leakage.
- misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft.

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 ...
Dowels - Flywheel
Removal
1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel dowel holes or the
surface areas around the
flywheel dowel during removal.
Remove the flywheel dowels by using a drift pin where the flywhee ...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Tests
CAUTION: Before removing and installing the generic electronic
module (GEM) or its
connectors, disconnect the battery. Failure to follow this caution will
result in the GEM storing
many erroneous DTCs, and it may exhibit erratic operation after
in ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage
to the
pistons or valves will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using a soft-jawed vise.
2. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during
installation.
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Manual Transmission
The TR3650 five-speed manual transmission features the following:
The fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
The forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
The reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully
synchronized system.
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