Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2505

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1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or

burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with a crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if

badly scored or damaged.

2. Check fluid passage in the clutch cylinder for obstructions. Clean out all fluid passages. Inspect

the clutch piston for scores and install new if necessary. Inspect check balls for freedom of

movement and correct seating.

3. Check clutch release spring for distortion and cracks. Install a new spring (including the wave

spring) if distorted or cracked.

4. Inspect the composition clutch plates, steel clutch plates and clutch pressure plate for worn or

scored bearing surfaces. Install new parts if they are deeply scored or burred.

5. Check the clutch plates for flatness and fit on clutch hub serrations. Discard any plate that does

not slide freely on serrations or that is not flat.

6. Check clutch hub thrust surfaces for scores and clutch hub splines for wear.

7. Remove the No. 2 forward clutch bearing.

Reverse clutch drum

Reverse clutch piston outer seal

Reverse clutch piston

Reverse clutch piston inner seal

Reverse clutch piston spring pressure ring

Reverse clutch piston spring

Reverse clutch piston spring ring

Reverse clutch front pressure plate

Reverse clutch external spline plates (steel)

Reverse clutch internal spline plates (friction)

Reverse clutch rear pressure plate

Reverse clutch retaining ring (select fit)

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