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 ...

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    Safety Belt Buckle - Rear Seat
    Removal 1. Remove the rear seat cushion. 2. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle. Installation 1. NOTE: LH and RH rear seat safety belt buckles have different anchor plates. Make sure correct part is used when installing buckle and anchor plate in th ...

    Front passenger sensing system
    WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the ...

    Ignition Coil - Coil On Plug
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section. 3. NOTE: One ignition coil is shown, and the others are ...