Pressure Plate: Testing and Inspection

Clutch Pressure Plate Check

NOTE: The 5.4L application is an assembly of discs and plates. It is serviced as an assembly only.

1. Check the clutch pressure plate surface for the following conditions. Install a new clutch pressure plate as necessary.
^ Cracking, scoring or other surface marks
^ Use an emery cloth to remove minor imperfections in the clutch pressure plate surface
^ Discoloration
2. Check the diaphragm spring fingers for the following conditions. Install a new clutch pressure plate as necessary.
^ Scoring, bent or broken segments
^ Spring ends that are higher or lower than the rest.
^ Discoloration
3. Measure the flatness of the clutch pressure plate surface with a straightedge and a feeler gauge.





4. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.