Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2638

clutch disengaged and engine idling, move
the shift lever to a position halfway between
REVERSE and NEUTRAL.
Slowly engage clutch. The transmission will
behave as if it is in NEUTRAL.
Gear clash can now be heard if an attempt
is made to shift into REVERSE with the
clutch engaged. Reserve can now be
measured.
While maintaining light pressure on the shift
selector, slowly press the clutch pedal to the
floor. The gear clash will stop and the shift
selector will slide into the REVERSE
position.
Is there a minimum 19.05 mm (0.750 inch)
clutch pedal reserve?
PINPOINT TEST D: CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION
Test Step
D1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL
PULSATION
Key in START position.
With the transmission in NEUTRAL,
slowly press the clutch pedal.
Does the clutch pedal pulsate while
being pressed?
D2 INSPECT PRESSURE PLATE BOLTS
Inspect the pressure plate-to-flywheel
bolts.
Are any of the pressure plate-to-
flywheel bolts loose?
D3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE
PLATE
Remove the clutch pressure plate.
Refer to Section 308-01
INSPECT the clutch pressure plate for
damage. Refer to
Check .
Are there any signs of damage
present on the clutch pressure plate?
D4 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC
Carry out the clutch disc inspection
procedure. Refer to
Is the clutch disc OK?
D5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
.
Pressure Plate
Disc Check .
CHECK the clutch pressure plate and clutch
disc. INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate
or clutch disc if necessary. REFER to
Section 308-01 . TEST the system for
normal operation.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
GO to D2 .
No
VERIFY customer concern. GO to
Chart if necessary.
Yes
TIGHTEN or INSTALL new bolts. REFER to
Section 308-01 . TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to D3 .
Yes
INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER
to Section 308-01 . TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to D4 .
Yes
GO to D5 .
No
INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to
308-01 . TEST the system for normal operation.
Symptom
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