Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Clutch Release Bearing: Customer Interest
Clutch - Vibration/Noise Felt In Clutch Pedal
Article No.
98-22-2
11/09/98
CLUTCH - VIBRATION/NOISE FELT IN CLUTCH
PEDAL WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHING CLUTCH PEDAL
FORD:
1991-98 MUSTANG
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to add a statement in the Action that the clutch disc and pressure plate do not need to be replaced
unless signs of wear or damage are evident.
ISSUE
A vibration/noise may be felt on some vehicles when the clutch is engaged and your foot is lightly touching the clutch pedal. The vibration/noise will
disappear once pressure is applied to the clutch pedal. This may be due to a reduction of grease within the throw-out bearing.
ACTION
Install a revised throw-out bearing. The revised bearing has an improved grease retention feature to help reduce the possibility of vibration/noise. The
clutch disc does not need to be replaced unless there are obvious signs of damage. The pressure plate should be checked for finger height variation. If the
finger height variation between the highest and lowest finger is less than 1 mm, the pressure plate should not be replaced unless there are obvious signs
of damage. Refer to the appropriate Mustang Service Manual for removal and installation procedures.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F7ZZ-7548-AA
Throw-out Bearing
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 98-9-12
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-98 Model Year Vehicles, Basic Warranty
Coverage For 1991 Model Year Vehicles
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
982202A
Replace Throw-Out
2.6 Hrs.
Bearing - 1996-98 4.6L
MFI And 4.6L DOHO
982202B
Replace Throw-Out
2.1 Hrs.
Bearing - 1994-98 3.8L;
1994-95 5.0L HO And 5.0L
SHP
982202C
Replace Throw-Out
2.2 Hrs.
Bearing - 1991-93 SOL HO
And 1993 5.0L SHP
982202D
Replace Throw-Out
1.7 Hrs.
Bearing - 1991-93 2.3L
OHC
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
7548
42
OASIS CODES: 505000, 506000, 597997, 702000, 702100, 703000
