M/T - MTX IV Clicking/Clashing/Vibration/Hard Shifting

Article No.
93-1-12

01/05/93

^ NOISE - "CLICKING" OR "CLASHING" NOISE WHEN SHIFTING - SHO MODELS WITH MTX IV TRANSAXLE

^ VIBRATION FROM CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN LIGHTLY DEPRESSED NEAR TOP OF STROKE - SHO MODELS WITH MTX IV TRANSAXLE

^ CLUTCH DOES NOT FULLY DISENGAGE WHEN PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED - SHO MODELS WITH MTX IV TRANSAXLES

^ TRANSAXLE - MTX IV - LOOSE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE TO FLYWHEEL BOLTS-SHO MODELS

^ TRANSAXLE - MTX IV - SHIFTING OR ENGAGEMENT DIFFICULTY - SHO MODELS

FORD:
1992 TAURUS

ISSUE:
The clutch pressure plate to flywheel attaching bolts may be loose because of improper torque. This may be associated with the following symptoms.

^ There is an intermittent "clicking" noise or subtle vibration from the clutch pedal when it is lightly depressed near the top of the pedal stroke.

^ The clutch does not fully disengage when the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

^ There are high shift efforts, "clashing" noise when shifting into reverse while using the proper engagement procedure as outlined in TSB 89-17-15.

^ There is a "notchy" feel while shifting into any gear.

ACTION:
Check for loose clutch pressure plate attaching bolts and, if necessary, install a new clutch pressure plate and disc kit along with a new clutch release bearing assembly. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. Remove the MTX IV Transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to the 1992 Taurus Service Manual, Page 07-03-16, for the removal procedure.

2. Check for loose clutch pressure plate attaching bolts. They should be tightened to 22-24 lb.ft. (30-33 N-m).

3. If loose bolts are found, proceed as follows:

a. Install a clutch pressure plate and disc (FIDZ-7A537-A). Refer to Instruction Sheet # 6132 included in the kit for installation details.

b. Install six (6) N806606-S100 attaching bolts.

CAUTION:
BE SURE TO USE THESE BOLTS WHICH HAVE "LOCTITE" APPLIED.

c. Install a new clutch release bearing assembly (E8FZ-7548-A). Refer to the 1992 Taurus Service Manual, Section 08-01, for the installation procedure.

d. Tighten attaching bolts to 22-24 lb.ft. (30-33 N-m).

4. Install the MTX IV Transaxle in the vehicle. Refer to the 1992 Taurus Service Manual, Page 07-03-19, for the installation procedure.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F1DZ-7A537-A Clutch Pressure Plate And Disc V
Kit
N806606-S100 Bolts (6 Required) C
E8FZ-7548-A Clutch Release Bearing B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 89-17-15

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
930112A Remove Transaxle, Replace 5.1 Hrs.
Flywheel Bolts, Clutch
Pressure Plate And Release
Bearing, Reinstall Transaxle

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7A537 11

OASIS CODES:
505000, 505200, 506000, 702000, 703000