Removal and Replacement

Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.4L













Removal

1. Remove the transmission.

2. NOTICE: Loosen the bolts evenly to prevent damage to the pressure plate.

NOTE: If the pressure plate is to be reused, index-mark the pressure plate to the flywheel.

Remove the 9 pressure plate bolts, then remove the pressure plate and the clutch disc.

- Discard the pressure plate bolts.

Installation

1. Inspect the flywheel.

2. 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.

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.





3. Remove the clutch aligner.

4. NOTICE: 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.

Install the transmission.

5. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.