Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2642

stopped and the measurement taken at the downstop is the
clutch reserve.
Item Pedal Position
1 Gear clash begins
2 Gear clash ends
3 Clutch pedal downstop
Is the clutch reserve less than 19 mm (0.75 inch)?
F5 INSPECT THE RELEASE LEVER AND PIVOT STUD
Remove the transmission.
Inspect the release lever and the pivot stud for wear,
damage or misalignment.
Is the release lever or pivot stud worn, damaged or
misaligned?
F6 INSPECT THE RELEASE BEARING
Inspect the release bearing for wear or damage. Make sure
the release lever is seated in the release bearing pocket.
Is the release bearing worn or damaged?
F7 INSPECT THE PILOT BEARING
Inspect the pilot bearing for wear or damage.
Is the pilot bearing worn or damaged?
F8 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE TO FLYWHEEL
BOLTS
Measure the clutch pressure plate to flywheel bolts.
Is the bolt torque greater than or equal to 65 Nm (48 lb-
ft)?
Yes
INSTALL a new release
lever or pivot stud as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to F6 .
Yes
INSTALL a new release
bearing. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to F7 .
Yes
INSTALL a new pilot
bearing. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to F8 .
Yes
INSTALL a new pressure
plate and clutch disc. Note
the condition of the
removed components
(wear, damage or oil
contamination). For oil