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:
Piston - Selection
NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for
taper and out-of-round before fitting a
piston.
1. Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
2. NOTE: For precision fit, new pistons are divided into three
categories within each size ...
Spark Plug Wire
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Spark Plug Wire
303-106 (T74P-6666A)
Material
Item
Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent
ESE-M1C171-
A
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: ...
Gearshift Rail and Fork
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Disassemble the first/second and third/fourth shift rail as follows:
Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links.
Slide off the third/fourth shift fork and shift link. Separate the link
from the ...
