Mountaineer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
1. Note: Self-adjusting clutch pressure plate must be adjusted before installation.
Compress the clutch diaphragm fingers.
1. Place the (A) flywheel and the (B) clutch pressure plate in a press.
2. Use a (C) suitable adapter and a (D) press to depress the (E) clutch diaphragm fingers until the adjusting ring moves freely.
2. Adjust the clutch pressure plate.
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Rotate the (A) adjusting ring counterclockwise until the (B) tension springs are compressed.
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Hold the (A) adjusting ring while releasing the pressure on the clutch fingers.
3. Position the (A) clutch disc on the (B) flywheel using the (C) Clutch Aligner.