F 550 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
Clutch Disc: Service and Repair
Special Tools
Removal
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Index-mark the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel, if reinstalling these parts.
3. Remove the bolts, the clutch pressure plate, and the clutch disc.
4. Inspect the transmission input shaft pilot bearing:
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for misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft (gasoline engine) or flywheel (diesel engine).
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needle rollers for scoring, discoloration, wear, and broken rollers.
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seal for damage and lubricant leakage.
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Install a new transmission input shaft pilot bearing if any of these conditions are present.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Sometimes, when removing the transmission, the input shaft will remove a considerable amount of lubricant from the transmission
input shaft pilot bearing.
Lubricate the transmission input shaft pilot bearing, as necessary.
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Use High-Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A.
2. CAUTION: When installing the original clutch pressure plate on 5.4L and 6.8L applications, reset the wear indicator before installing the clutch
pressure plate on the flywheel.
