wheel bolt torque FORD MUSTANG 2003 Owner's Manual

32. Install the torque converter nuts.
33. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
34. Install the driveshaft onto the transmission output shaft, aligning the index-
mark in the six
o'clock position.
35. CAUTION: Use new bolts to install the driveshaft. If new bolts are not available,
apply threadlock to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. To make sure the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly
in the sequence shown.
NOTE: Align the marks made on the flange and driveshaft during removal.
Position the driveshaft and install the driveshaft- to-pinion flange bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 10 ba
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Release bearing rub will
disappear when the
clutch is engaged. In the
event that a bearing is
damaged, the noise is
more pronounced while
engaged in gear under
load or coast than in
NEUTRAL.
Noisy in forward gears
zComponents
grounding out
on the
transmission. z
CHECK for screws,
bolts, etc., of body or
other components
grounding out.
CORRECT as
necessary.
z Components
housing bolts. z
CHECK the torque on
the transmission-to-
flywheel housing bolts
and the flywheel
housing- to-engine block
bolts. TIGHTEN the
bolts to specification.
REFER to Section 308 -
01 .
z Bearings or
gears. z
INSPECT the bearings.
INSPECT the gears and
gear teeth for wear or
damage. INSTALL new
components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
z Gears clash when
shifting from one forward
gear to another z
Pilot bearing. zCHECK for a binding
condition between the
input shaft and the
engine crankshaft pilot
bearing. INSTALL new
components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
z Gear teeth
and/or
synchronizer. z
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Engine idle
speed too high. z
REFER to the
Powertrain
Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED)
manual.
z Transmission jumps out
of gear z
Transmission
range selector
lever boot. z
INSTALL a new boot if
exceptionally stiff.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A or
Section 308 -
03B .
z Transmission-to-
engine mounting
bolts. z
TIGHTEN the bolts to
specification. Klj . 4 ba
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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
removed components
(wear, damage or oil
contamination). For oil Klj . 13 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 308-
01: Clutch 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Pressure Plate
Pressure plate diameter (3.8L) 280 mm (11.0 in)
Pressure plate diameter 4.6L (2V) 280 mm (11.0 in)
Pressure plate diameter 4.6L (4V) 280 mm (11.0 in)
Clutch Disc
Clutch diameter (3.8L)
280 mm (11.0 in) Number of springs:
5 plain
Color identification:
none Clutch diameter (4.6L 2V)
280 mm (11.0 in) Number of springs:
4 plain
Color identification:
none Clutch diameter (4.6L 4V)
280 mm (11.0 in) Number of springs:
5 plain
Color identification:
no paint daub Fluid and Lubricants
Motorcraft Premium Long-
Life Grease
XG -1-C or equivalent ESA-
M1C75- B
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft Pressure plate to flywheel bolt (3.8L) 33 24
Pressure plate to flywheel bolts 4.6L (2V) 45 + 60° 33 + 60°
Pressure plate-
to-flywheel bolts 4.6L (4V) 45 + 60° 33 + 60° Klj . 1 ba
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