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:
Push Rods - Inspection
1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or
excessive wear. Install new
push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for
the procedure.
The push rods ca ...
Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Valve Tube - Mach I
Removal
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the EGR valve.
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
4. Disconnect the EGR tube from th ...
Throttle Body
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal
in ...
