Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 3.7L: Installation

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NOTE: The dual mass flywheel has 7 degrees (3.25 ring gear teeth) of freeplay in the clockwise and counter clockwise direction, this is normal between the primary part of the flywheel (bolts-to-crankshaft) and the secondary part of the flywheel (clutch-to-ring gear).

Inspect the flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL RUNOUT CHECK .

Fig 1: Locating Flywheel For Inspection
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: If installing a new pressure plate and/or flywheel, align the paint dot on the pressure plate as close as possible to the paint dot on the flywheel or a clutch system vibration can occur.

NOTE: If installing the original pressure plate, align it using the index-marks made during removal or a clutch system vibration can occur.

NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.

Using a clutch aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel. If installing the original pressure plate, align the pressure plate to the flywheel using the index-marks made during removal. If installing a new pressure plate, align the pressure plate to the flywheel using the paint dots. Install the 6 new pressure plate bolts by turning the bolts 1 turn at a time in a star pattern until the clutch is fully secured.
- Tighten the pressure plate bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown below.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  - Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
  Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the clutch hydraulic tube to the slave cylinder.

Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - MT82 GETRAG 6-SPEED .
Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .
After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.