Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate: Removal

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5.4L, 6.0L, 6.8L Engines

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Disc And Pressure Plate Components

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Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED .
Index-mark the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel, if reinstalling these parts.

Fig 2: Locating Index-Mark On Clutch Pressure Plate And Flywheel
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Remove the clutch pressure plate bolts, the clutch pressure plate and the clutch disc.

Fig 3: Locating Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts, Clutch Pressure Plate And Clutch Disc
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Inspect the transmission input shaft pilot bearing:
- for misalignment and looseness in the crankshaft (gasoline engine) or flywheel (diesel engine).
- needle rollers for scoring, discoloration, wear and broken rollers.
- seal for damage and lubricant leakage.
  - Install a new transmission input shaft pilot bearing if any of these conditions are present. For additional information, refer to PILOT BEARING .