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:

    Transmission Support Crossmember
    Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack. 3. Remove the crossmember. 1. Disconnect the HO2S sensors and position them aside. 2. ...

    Main Control Valve Body
    Special Tool(s) Gauge, Transmission Solenoid Connectors 307-426 Removal 1. Drain transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter . 2. CAUTION: Do not ...

    Assembly
    1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals, and assemble the washers to the gears. Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A ...