Fusion AWD V6-3.0L (2009)
12. Inspect the release bearing guide tube for wear or damage.
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Slide the release bearing on the guide tube. Check for roughness or sticking.
13. Remove the clutch release fork. Inspect the fork for wear or damage.
Installation
1. Apply a very small amount of grease in the clutch disc hub. Wipe off excess grease to avoid contaminating the clutch disc and affecting clutch
function.
2. Using a suitable clutch disc aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel.
3. Position the clutch pressure plate on the flywheel and to the dowels. Install the 6 clutch pressure plate bolts.
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Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a star pattern. Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
4. Apply a small amount of grease to:
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the clutch release fork fingers.
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the clutch release fork spring.
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the guide tube.
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the clutch slave cylinder end that contacts the release fork.
5. Install the clutch release bearing and the clutch release fork.
6. NOTE: Apply a very small amount of grease to the transmission input shaft end and on the splines.
Install the transaxle.
