Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
pressure plate using Dial Indicator with Bracketry TOOL-4201-C or equivalent.
8. Clutch pressure plate should be held downward as the clearance is checked. If the clearance is not within specification, install the correct size
retaining ring and recheck the clearance. Selective retaining rings are available In the following thicknesses.
1.52-1.62 mm (0.060-0.064 inch)
1.87-1.98 mm (0.074-0.078 inch)
2.23-2.69 mm (0.086-0.092 inch)
2.59-2.69 mm (0.102-0.106 inch)
The clearance should be 1.27-2.26 mm (0.50-0.089 inch).
8. Install two scarf-cut seals on the forward clutch cylinder and shaft if original seals are damaged or missing.
NOTE: Scarf-cut seals must be installed with mating surfaces as shown.
9. Install No. 3 forward clutch hub front bearing. Install forward clutch hub into forward clutch cylinder and shaft. Make sure forward clutch hub is
against No. 3 forward clutch hub front bearing.
