Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2639

Inspect the flywheel for damage and
runout. Refer to
Check .
Is flywheel OK?
D6 INSPECT RELEASE LEVER
INTERFACE TO PIVOT STUD
Inspect the release lever and the pivot
stud for damage or misalignment.
Are there any signs of damage
present or misalignment between the
release lever and pivot stud?
PINPOINT TEST E: CLUTCH RELATED VIBRATIONS
Test Step
E1 CHECK FOR ENGINE COMPONENT
GROUNDING
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to
Section 100-02
Check the engine and transmission
mounts for grounding.
Check for exhaust manifolds or other
engine component grounding on the
body or frame.
Is there evidence of grounding on
the body or frame?
E2 CHECK FOR ACCESSORY DRIVE
VIBRATIONS
Key in START position.
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Does the vibration stop when the
accessory drive belt is removed
from the engine?
E3 CHECK FOR RELEASE BEARING
NOISE
Key in START position.
Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Is a whirring, grating, or grinding
noise present only when pedal is
pushed?
E4 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
Key in OFF position.
Remove the transmission. Refer to
Section 308-03A
Carry out a flywheel check. Refer to
Flywheel Runout Check
Flywheel Runout
.
or Section 308-03B .
.
Yes
GO to D6 .
No
TIGHTEN, RESURFACE or INSTALL a new
flywheel as necessary. REFER to
01 . TEST the system for normal operation.
Yes
INSTALL a new pivot stud and release lever.
REFER to Section 308-01
for normal operation.
No
VERIFY customer concern. GO to
Chart if necessary.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
REPAIR the components as necessary. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to E2 .
Yes
REFER to Section 303-05
accessory drive belt components.
No
STOP the engine and INSTALL the drive belt. GO
to E3 .
Yes
INSTALL a new clutch release hub and bearing.
REFER to Section 308-01
No
GO to E4 .
Yes
VERIFY customer concern. GO to
Chart if necessary.
No
Section 308-
. TEST the system
Symptom
to diagnose the
.
Symptom