Removal and Replacement
Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.4L
Removal
1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Manual Transmission/Transaxle.
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 6 pressure plate bolts by loosening them 1 to 3 turns at a time using the tightening sequence, then remove the pressure plate and the clutch disc.
- Discard the pressure plate bolts.
Installation
1. Inspect the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel Runout Check in Manual Transmission/Transaxle &/or Clutch, M/T.
2. NOTICE: Clutch aligner tool 308-599, must be used or clutch damage may occur.
NOTE: If installing the original plate and disc assembly, align it using the index marks made during removal.
Using the clutch aligner tool, align the entrapped clutch disc in the pressure plate assembly.
3. NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.
Position the clutch disc pressure plate assembly on the flywheel, then install the 6 new pressure plate bolts turning them until they contact the clutch housing surface. Tighten the bolts using a star pattern sequence.
1. Turn the bolts 1-2 turns at a time until the clutch is fully secured.
2. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
3. Tighten each bolt an additional 60 degrees.
4. Remove the clutch aligner tool.
5. 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. For additional information, refer to Manual Transmission/Transaxle.
6. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to Manual Transmission/Transaxle &/or Clutch, M/T.