Pressure Plate: Service and Repair

Disc and Pressure Plate





Special Tool(s)





Removal
1. Remove the transmission.





2. If the original components are to be installed, index-mark the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel.
3. Remove the clutch pressure plate bolts, clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc.

Installation

1. NOTE: The self-adjusting clutch pressure plate should always be adjusted before installation.

Place the flywheel and the clutch pressure plate in a press. Using a suitable adapter, compress the clutch diaphragm fingers until the adjusting ring moves





2. Adjust the clutch pressure plate as follows:
^ Rotate the adjusting ring counterclockwise until the tension springs are compressed.
^ Hold the adjusting ring, then release the pressure on the clutch pressure plate fingers.





3. Using the special tool, position the clutch disc on the flywheel.





4. NOTE: If installing the original clutch pressure plate, use the index marks made during removal.

Position the clutch pressure plate on the dowels, install the clutch pressure plate bolts and remove the special tool.
^ Apply Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 to the clutch pressure plate bolt threads.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the transmission.
^ Before securing the transmission to the engine, install the hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder.
6. Operate the vehicle to check clutch operation.