Removal (Explorer, F150 Pickup & Ranger)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Pickup, 1996 Ford F-Super Duty, 1996 Ford Explorer, and 1996 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect clutch master cylinder push rod. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter. Disconnect clutch slave cylinder hydraulic line by pressing White retainer bushing with Disconnect Tool (T88T-70522-A) while pulling on line. See Figure.
- Remove transmission. On 4WD vehicles, remove transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE . Check pressure plate finger height variations before removing pressure plate. If finger height variations exist, replace pressure plate. Place reference mark on pressure plate and flywheel for reassembly reference. Loosen pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts evenly until springs are expanded. Remove pressure plate and clutch disc.
- Remove all but 2 flywheel bolts. Loosen last 2 bolts. Install 2 flywheel bolts in threaded holes in flywheel. Using puller, remove flywheel and then pilot bearing.