Installation (Explorer, F150 Pickup & Ranger)
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- Clean pressure plate and flywheel surface with alcohol-based solvent. Pilot bearing is prelubed and does not require additional lubrication. Install pilot bearing with seal facing transmission. Using Pilot Bearing Replacer (T85T-7137-A), install pilot bearing. On all models except 4.0L engines, adjust pressure plate.
- Using Truck Clutch Alignment Shaft (D79T-7550-A), position clutch disc on flywheel. Position pressure plate assembly on flywheel. Align pressure plate and clutch disc with reference mark, and install retaining bolts.
- Apply Threadlock/Sealer (EOAZ-19554-AA) to flywheel bolt threads. Tighten bolts evenly in a crisscross sequence. See Figure. Remove clutch input shaft or clutch aligner. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("F" PICKUP) table.