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Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate: Installation

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  1. Apply a small amount of grease on clutch disc hub. Using the clutch disc aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Disc On Flywheel
    G04682081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the clutch pressure plate on the flywheel and to the dowels. Install the clutch pressure plate bolts.
    • Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft) in a star pattern.
      Fig 2: Locating Clutch Pressure Plate On Flywheel
      G04682082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply a small amount of grease to:
    • The clutch release fork fingers.
    • The clutch release fork spring.
    • The guide tube.
    • The clutch slave cylinder end that contacts the release fork.
  4. Install the clutch release bearing and the clutch release fork.
  5. Install the transaxle. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .