Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Forward Clutch Cylinder

Special Tool(s)

Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Compressor, Clutch Spring 307-096 (T81P-70235-A)
Protector, Transmission Forward Clutch Outer Fluid Seal 307-423

Material

Item Specification
MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM MERCON V

Forward Clutch - Disassembled View

Forward Clutch - Disassembled View

 

Forward Clutch - Disassembled View

Assembly
1. NOTE: One tab that locks the reverse clutch drum into the reverse sun shell may be removed. This is done for balancing purposes. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clut ...

Disassembly
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if ...

Other materials:

Tire Wear Chart
Wheel and tire NVH concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected by acceleration, coasting or decelerating. Also, out-of-balance wheel and tires can vibrate at more than one speed. A vibration that is affected by the engine ...

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the ro ...

Transmission Cooling - Integral
This vehicle with an automatic transmission is equipped with an integral transmission fluid cooler. The cooler is contained inside of the radiator outlet tank and cannot be serviced separately. The cooler transfers heat from the transmission fluid to the eng ...