F 250 2WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1990)
6. Mark the assembled position of the pressure plate and cover to the flywheel (for re-assembly).
7. Remove the pressure plate and cover assembly and the clutch disc from the flywheel.
Installation
CAUTION: The new 7.3L cover assembly bolt is 5/16 in. x 18 x 0.75 in. while the 7.5L EFI cover bolt is 5/16 in. x 18 x 0.92 in.. The 0.92 inch-long
bolt CANNOT be used with the dual mass flywheel because it will extend beyond the inner surface of the secondary flywheel and interfere with the
primary flywheel. Only the new 0.75 in. cover bolt can be used with the dual mass flywheel.
1. Position the clutch disc on the flywheel so that the Clutch Alignment Shaft D79T-7550-A or equivalent can enter the clutch pilot bearing and align
the disc.
2. When re-installing the original pressure plate and cover assembly, align the assembly and flywheel according to the marks made during the
removal operations. Position the pressure plate and cover assembly on the flywheel, align the pressure plate and disc, and install the retaining bolts
that fasten the assembly to the flywheel. Tighten the bolts to specification and remove the clutch disc pilot tool.
3. On 7.3L diesel and 7.5L gas engines, clean and lubricate the transmission bearing retainer. Clean the bearing hub bore and install on the retainer.
Clean and lubricate the release lever pivot stud.
4. Reinstall the transmission.
5. Correctly position the release lever (if so equipped) in its release bearing hub, and align with the pivot stud. Push inward on the lever until it snaps
into position.
6. Reinstall the external slave cylinder, or attach the hydraulic tube quick connect fitting.
7. Install the dust boot if so equipped.
8. Install the starter motor.
