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:

    Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the hose on the PCV valve. 2. Twist and remove the PCV valve. 3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.   ...

    Wheel
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and the ignition switch to ...

    Rear Drive Axle and Differential
      The differential housing (4010) consists of a cast aluminum housing and a cast aluminum differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover uses silicone sealant as a gasket. The hypoid-design gearset consists of a 8.8-inch ...