F 150 4WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
Clutch Disc: Testing and Inspection
Special Tools
1. Remove clutch assembly.
2. Inspect clutch disc for:
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Oil or grease saturation.
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Worn or loose rivets at the hub.
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Broken springs.
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Wear or rust on splines.
Replace the clutch disc if any of these conditions are present.
NOTE: Use emery cloth to remove minor imperfections in the clutch disc lining surface.
3. Use a slide caliper to measure the depth to the rivet heads.
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Replace the clutch disc if not within specification.
4. Use (A) Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base to inspect the (B) clutch disc runout.
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Replace the clutch disc if not within specification.