Clutch Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the transaxle. See TRANSAXLE . Using the Flywheel Holding Tool (303-103, T74P-6375-A), lock the flywheel to the engine. See Fig 1 . Remove the pressure plate bolts and clutch disc. Using a suitable commercial alcohol base solvent, clean the pressure plate and inspect. See INSPECTION .