Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC (1986)
Clutch Disc: Service and Repair
NOTE: On 5 speed models built prior to April 11, 1986, a clutch chatter condition may occur while releasing the clutch pedal in reverse gear. The
chatter is caused by the clutch cable being pulled away from the clutch bracket on quick engagements due to the clutch cable being to short. To correct
this condition, inspect clutch cable at the transmission end. If the cable is color coded green, it should be replaced with a longer cable that is color coded
tan, part No. E6DZ-7K553-B.
Fig. 2 Clutch assembly
1. Remove transaxle.
2. Loosen pressure plate attaching bolts evenly to avoid distortion. If pressure plate is to be reused, scribe reference marks between plate and
flywheel for reference during assembly.
3. Remove pressure plate and clutch disc from flywheel. These models do not use a pilot bearing.
4. Position clutch disc and pressure plate onto flywheel with flatter side of clutch disc facing toward flywheel.
5. Ensure three dowel pins on flywheel are aligned with holes in pressure plate, then install mounting bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
6. Using clutch alignment tool T81P-7550-A or equivalent, align clutch disc with flywheel. Alternately tighten pressure plate mounting screws until
fully seated, then torque bolts to 12-24 ft lbs (17-32 Nm).
7. Remove alignment tool, than install transaxle.