Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Flywheel

Removal

1. Remove the clutch components. 2. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.

Flywheel

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  • Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Flywheel

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a p ...

    Flexplate
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the six bolts retaining the flexplate to crankshaft, and remove the flexplate. 3. To in ...

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    Component Tests
    Grid Wire Test 1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from the exterior. A broken grid wire will appear as a brown spot. 2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The indicator light should co ...

    Bearing Whine
    Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...

    Supply Manifold
    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 ...