Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L (1983)
Clutch Release Bearing: Customer Interest
Clutch Release Bearing - Squeal/Rubbing Noise
Article No.
84-10-15
05/08/84
NOISE - CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING (2.8L V6) - DIAGNOSIS
LIGHT TRUCKS
1983-84 RANGER/BRONCO II
A high-pitched squeal or a rubbing noise may be caused by pilot bore concentricity in the 2.8L clutch housing. To check/eliminate this condition, the
following diagnostic/service procedure is provided to supplement TSB 82-23-26, dated November 4, 1982.
Supplemental Diagnostic/Service Procedure
When servicing suspected release bearing noise, follow the diagnostic/service procedure outlined in TSB Article No. 82-23-26, issued November 4,
1982, along with the two supplemental procedures outlined below:
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If the vehicle incurs an incidence of release bearing noise, follow the procedure for clutch housing inspection and alignment provided in the Truck
Shop Manual, Page 16-01-05. NOTE: To follow this procedure, alignment tool post assembly T75L-6392-A is required.
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If the face runout of the clutch housing exceeds .010 inches (0.254 mm) and/or bore runout exceeds .015 inches (0.381 mm) and servicing action
cannot be achieved via the described shimming procedure (Page 16-01-06 of the Truck Shop Manual), the clutch housing must be replaced.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 82-23-26
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"