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PINPOINT TEST E: CLUTCH RELATED VIBRATIONS z
Inspect the flywheel for damage and
runout. Refer to Flywheel Runout Check .
z Is flywheel OK? Yes
GO to
D6 .
No
TIGHTEN, RESURFACE or INSTALL a new
flywheel as necessary. REFER to Section 308 -
01 . TEST the system for normal operation.
D6 INSPECT RELEASE LEVER
INTERFACE TO PIVOT STUD z
Inspect the release lever and the pivot
stud for damage or misalignment.
z Are there any signs of damage
present or misalignment between the
release lever and pivot stud? Yes
INSTALL a new pivot stud and release lever.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
VERIFY customer concern. GO to Symptom Chart if necessary.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
E1 CHECK FOR ENGINE COMPONENT
GROUNDING z
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
z Check the engine and transmission
mounts for grounding.
z Check for exhaust manifolds or other
engine component grounding on the
body or frame.
z Is there evidence of grounding on
the body or frame? Yes
REPAIR the components as necessary. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to
E2 .
E2 CHECK FOR ACCESSORY DRIVE
VIBRATIONS z
Key in START position.
z Remove the accessory drive belt.
z Does the vibration stop when the
accessory drive belt is removed
from the engine? Yes
REFER to
Section 303 - 05 to diagnose the
accessory drive belt components.
No
STOP the engine and INSTALL the drive belt. GO
to E3 .
E3 CHECK FOR RELEASE BEARING
NOISE z
Key in START position.
z Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
z Is a whirring, grating, or grinding
noise present only when pedal is
pushed? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch release hub and bearing.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
No
GO to E4 .
E4 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
z
Key in OFF position.
z Remove the transmission. Refer to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Carry out a flywheel check. Refer to
Flywheel Runout Check . Yes
VERIFY customer concern. GO to
Symptom Chart if necessary.
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PINPOINT TEST F: HARD SHIFTING z
Is the flywheel OK? TIGHTEN, RESURFACE or INSTALL a new
flywheel. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the
system for normal operation. Test Step Result / Action to Take
F1 CHECK THE CLUTCH RELEASE CABLE
z
NOTE: Check the upper shift boot for twisting.
z NOTE: Check the engine idle speed.
z Inspect the clutch release cable for wear or damage. Make
sure the clutch release cable is correctly routed and that all
the fasteners are installed.
z Are there any fasteners missing or is the cable worn,
damaged or incorrectly routed? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a new
clutch release cable as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
F2 .
F2 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL
z
Loosen the clutch pedal shaft nut.
z Lift the clutch pedal to the most upward position.
z While holding the clutch pedal in the most upward position,
tighten the nut.
z Was the clutch pedal incorrectly adjusted? Yes
VERIFY customer concern.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to
F3 .
F3 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL QUADRANT
z
Pull up on the clutch pedal to the upstop. Pulling up on the
pedal ensures that the quadrant is free to rotate through it's
complete range of motion against the spring load of the
quadrant.
z Is the clutch pedal quadrant binding? Yes
INSTALL a new quadrant.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to
F4 .
F4 MEASURE THE CLUTCH RESERVE
NOTE:
Do not check the clutch system after the road test.
Allow the vehicle to cool down before carrying out the clutch
reserve check. NOTE: Remove the floor mat, if equipped, to
allow the clutch pedal to travel to the downstop.
z Install a cable tie to the lower clutch pedal, than attach a
tape measure to the cable tie. Yes
INSTALL a new pressure
plate and clutch disc.
REINSTALL the
transmission. RECHECK
the clutch reserve. TEST
the system of normal
operation.
No
GO to
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stopped and the measurement taken at the downstop is the
clutch reserve.
z Is the clutch reserve less than 19 mm (0.75 inch)? Item Pedal Position
1 Gear clash begins
2 Gear clash ends
3 Clutch pedal downstop
F5 INSPECT THE RELEASE LEVER AND PIVOT STUD
z
Remove the transmission.
z Inspect the release lever and the pivot stud for wear,
damage or misalignment.
z Is the release lever or pivot stud worn, damaged or
misaligned? Yes
INSTALL a new release
lever or pivot stud as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
F6 .
F6 INSPECT THE RELEASE BEARING
z
Inspect the release bearing for wear or damage. Make sure
the release lever is seated in the release bearing pocket.
z Is the release bearing worn or damaged? Yes
INSTALL a new release
bearing. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to
F7 .
F7 INSPECT THE PILOT BEARING
z
Inspect the pilot bearing for wear or damage.
z Is the pilot bearing worn or damaged? Yes
INSTALL a new pilot
bearing. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to
F8 .
F8 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE TO FLYWHEEL
BOLTS z
Measure the clutch pressure plate to flywheel bolts.
z Is the bolt torque greater than or equal to 65 Nm (48 lb-
ft)? Yes
INSTALL a new pressure
plate and clutch disc. Note
the condition of the
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PINPOINT TEST G: EXCESSIVE NOISE contamination, REPAIR as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation. If the
transmission is still hard to
shift, GO to
F9 .
No
TIGHTEN the bolts to 80
Nm (59 lb- ft). TEST the
system for normal
operation. If the
transmission is still hard to
shift, GO to F9 .
F9 INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION
z
Remove the transmission.
z Disassemble the transmission. Refer to Section 308 - 03B .
z Carry out the following:
zinspect all the shift rails for excessive scuffing or
wear.
z check the interlock pins on the shift rail.
z make sure the interlock bolts are tighten to 31 Nm (23
lb-ft).
z inspect the shift pads for wear or cracking.
z inspect the shift forks for wear or damage.
z check the synchronizer rings (of the affected gear[s])
for wear or damage.
z check the synchronizer hubs (of the affected gear[s])
for wear or damage.
z inspect the clutching teeth of the affected gear.
z Are there any internal components worn or damaged? Yes
INSTALL new components
or REPAIR as necessary.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
ASSEMBLE and INSTALL
the transmission. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
G1 TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER TEST
z
Start the engine and let it idle with the transmission in
neutral and the clutch engaged (pedal up). If noise is
excessive, depress the clutch pedal to stop the
transmission input shaft from rotating.
z Does the noise stop when the clutch pedal is
depressed? Yes
INSPECT the clutch component
for damage. REFER to General
Procedures in this section.
No
GO to
G2 .
G2 CHECK THE PILOT BEARING
z
Inspect the pilot bearing for damage. Refer to Bearing .
z Is the pilot bearing OK? Yes
GO to
G3 .
No
INSTALL a new pilot bearing.
REFER to Section 308 - 01 .
G3 CHECK TORSION SPRINGS
z
Inspect the torsion springs for fatigue or breakage.
z Are there any signs of fatigue or breakage? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
TEST the system for normal
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Clutch
Refer to
Section 308 - 00 .
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Clutch Controls
Refer to
Section 308 - 00 .
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Manual Transmission
Refer to
Section 308 - 00 .
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Manual Transmission
Refer to
Section 308 - 00 .
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Manual Transmission
Refer to
Section 308 - 00 .
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Exhaust System
Symptom Chart
SECTION 309-
00: Exhaust System 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Noisy or
leaking
exhaust z
Broken or loose
clamps, hangers or
isolators.
z Punctures in the muffler
(5230).
z Broken, loose or
missing exhaust
manifold fasteners or
gaskets.
z Loose heated oxygen
or catalyst monitor
sensor. z
REPAIR as necessary.
z Exhaust system
misalignment. z
ALIGN exhaust system.
z Broken or loose
catalyst internal
components. z
LOOSEN all fasteners joining
the exhaust system and SHAKE
the system to isolate the
concern. REPAIR as necessary.
z Loss of
power z
Kinked or damaged
exhaust pipe.
z Clogged three- way
catalytic converter
(5F250).
z Foreign object in the
exhaust system. z
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