Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2630

SECTION 308-00: Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch — General
Information
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Manual Transmission and Clutch
Inspection and Verification
It is important to get an accurate description of the concern before any diagnosis can be carried out.
Ask questions as to whether it occurs when hot or cold, during shifting, driving at a particular speed or
in a particular gear. If possible, have the customer demonstrate the concern.
With the vehicle at a complete stop, shift through all the gears and evaluate the noise at
different engine rpm. Check for any noises in NEUTRAL at different engine rpm.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart
Condition
Clutch slippage
Clutch chatter or shudder
Possible Sources
Clutch pedal
sticking.
Pressure plate
diaphragm
spring damaged
or weakened.
Clutch pressure
plate damaged.
Clutch disc
facing damaged
or worn
excessively.
Clutch disc
facing surface
hardened or oil-
coated.
Clutch release
hub and bearing
binding.
Flywheel glazed
or damaged.
loose pressure
plate to flywheel
bolts
Loose or worn
engine mount.
Loose pressure
plate to flywheel
bolts
Oil on clutch
disc facing.
Clutch pressure
plate damaged
2003 Mustang Workshop
Action
Go To Pinpoint Test A .
Go To Pinpoint Test B .
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