Clutch Disc Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Use emery cloth to remove minor imperfections in the clutch disc friction surface.

Inspect the clutch disc (7550) for:
- Oil and grease saturation.
- Worn and loose rivets at the hub.
- Broken springs.
- Wear and rust on the splines.
  - Install a new clutch disc if any of these conditions are present.
    
    Fig 1: View Of New Clutch Disc
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable slide caliper, measure the depth to the rivet heads.
- Install a new clutch disc if the measurement is less than the specification.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Measurement Of New Clutch Disc
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable dial indicator, measure the clutch disc runout.
- Install a new clutch disc if the measurement is greater than the specification.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Clutch Disc Runout Using A Suitable Dial Indicator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.