Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Aligner, clutch plate

308204 (16-067)

Locking tool, crankshaft

303393 (21-168)

1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section  308-03A Manual Transmission/Transaxle / 308-03B Manual Transmission/Transaxle / 308-03D Manual Transmission/Transaxle.

2. 

   CAUTION:If the clutch pressure plate is to be re-used, undo the bolts evenly in stages working diagonally until the diaphragm spring is no longer under pressure (about two turns).
   Detach the clutch from the flywheel.
   • Remove the bolts and lift the clutch pressure plate and disc from the guide pegs.

1. Center the clutch disk on the pressure plate.

2. 

   CAUTION:Tighten the bolts evenly, working diagonally, until the pressure plate is fully in contact with the flywheel.
   Install the clutch friction disc with the clutch pressure plate.
   1. Locate the clutch pressure plate on the guide pins of the flywheel with the aligner and the centered clutch friction disc.
   2. Tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts evenly, working diagonally (six bolts).
   • Remove the aligner.

3. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section  308-03A Manual Transmission/Transaxle / 308-03B Manual Transmission/Transaxle / 308-03D Manual Transmission/Transaxle.