Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.4L: Installation

All vehicles 

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

Vehicles with spoke design flywheel 

NOTE: If installing the original plate and disc assembly, align it using the index marks made during removal.
NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.
2. Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel, then install the pressure plate and 9 new pressure plate bolts.
   • Tighten in a cross pattern to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 1: Spoke Design Flywheel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with solid design flywheel 

NOTE: If installing the original plate and disc assembly, align it using the index marks made during removal.
NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.
3. Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel, then install the pressure plate and 9 new pressure plate bolts. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages using a cross pattern.
   1. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   2. Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Fig 2: Solid Design Flywheel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles 

4. Remove the clutch aligner.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of PTFE lubricant to the splines of the clutch hub. This will make sure that the clutch will not bind on the transmission input shaft, making sure of correct clutch operation. Using lubricant other than Motorcraft PTFE lubricant may cause clutch chatter.
NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the clutch hydraulic line to the slave cylinder.
5. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TR6060 article.
6. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION article.