Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 pressure plate surface with a straightedge and a feeler gauge.

3. Check the diaphragm spring fingers for discoloration, scoring, bent or broken segments and spring ends that are higher or lower than the rest.
4. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.

Flywheel Check
1. Check the flywheel surface for scoring, cracks or discoloration. Minor scratches or discoloration should be removed with a fine emery cloth.
Disc Check
Special Tool(s)
Brake/Automobile Brake Drum
System with Vacuum
164-R3622 or equivalent
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
WARNING: Dust ...
Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s)
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 surf ...
Other materials:
Switch - Deactivator
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the deactivator switch.
1. Disconnect the deactivator switch electrical connector.
2. Detach the lower deactivator switch hook.
3. Detach the upper deactivator pivot.
Installation
1. N ...
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 ...
Engine Support Insulators
Special Tool(s)
3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or
equivalent
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