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:
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the
manufacturer name, the month
and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also
includes gross vehicle weight
ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left- ...
Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and
Bleeding
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage
to the cooling
system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot ...
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for
example, when
changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to
move.
WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very
important to
determ ...

