Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 4.6L: Installation

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Inspect the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel Runout Check in MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

NOTE: If installing the original pressure plate, align it using the index marks made during removal.

NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.

Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel, then install the pressure plate and 6 new pressure plate bolts.
- Tighten the pressure plate bolts in 2 stages in a star pattern.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
  - Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

Fig 1: Locating Clutch Aligner

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 - TR3650 article.
Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION article.