Ford Mustang Service Manual: Pilot Bearing
Clutch (Description and Operation)
The primary function of the clutch is to couple and uncouple engine power to the transmission upon driver command.
- The clutch is a single plate, dry friction clutch disc. The clutch disc has a splined hub (with integral torsional dampening springs) which attaches the clutch disc to the input shaft.
- Engine output is coupled to the input shaft by the friction existing between the clutch disc facings and the flywheel/clutch pressure plate assembly. The extent of this friction is directly related to the composition of the facing material and the magnitude of the clamping force exerted by the clutch pressure plate. These factors limit the amount of torque that can be transmitted without slippage.
- The clamping force is obtained from a diaphragm spring contained within the clutch pressure plate assembly. This force is developed during the attachment of the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel.
- The clutch system is disengaged when the clutch pedal is depressed and engaged when the clutch pedal is released. This displacement removes the spring load from the clutch pressure plate and eliminates the coupling friction between the engine and the transmission.
- When the clutch pedal is depressed, a cable connected to the clutch release lever, hub and bearing actuates the clutch pressure plate diaphragm spring, releasing pressure on the clutch disc. This eliminates the engagement between the transmission and the engine.
Disc and Pressure Plate - 4.6L (4V) Engine
Clutch (Description and Operation)
The primary function of the clutch is to couple and uncouple engine power
to the transmission upon
driver command.
The clutch is a single plate, dry frictio ...
Flywheel Ring Gear
Clutch (Description and Operation)
The primary function of the clutch is to couple and uncouple engine power
to the transmission upon
driver command.
The clutch is a single plate, dry frictio ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features:
dual overhead camshafts
four valves per cyl ...
Suspension System
Wheel Alignment Angles
Camber and toe are adjustable on the front suspension systems. Front camber
is adjusted by moving
the top of the strut and spring assembly. Rear camber is adjusted by means of
eccentric cams on the
rear upper arms. Caster is preset at ...
Removal
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revoluti ...