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.

Pressure Plate Check

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.

Pressure Plate Check

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:

    Camshaft
    Special Tool(s) Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR) Material Item Specification Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153- H ...

    Halfshaft
    Special Tool(s) Differential Plug 205-294 (T89P-4850-B) Differential Seal Protector 205-461 Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or Equivalent Halfshaft Removal Tool 205-475 Steering Arm Remover 211-0 ...

    Rear Suspension
    Torque Specifications WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can re ...