Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 760

2. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic system master cylinder from the clutch pedal and remove.
3. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
4. Remove the starter.
5. Disconnect the hydraulic coupling at the transmission.
Clean the area around the hose and slave cylinder to prevent fluid contamination.
6. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
7. Mark the assembled position of the pressure plate and cover the flywheel, to aid during re−assembly.
Loosen and remove the clutch and pressure plate bolts evenly, a little at a time ...
... then carefully remove the pressure plate and clutch assembly from the flywheel
8. Loosen the pressure plate and cover attaching bolts evenly until the pressure plate springs are
expanded, and remove the bolts.
9. Remove the pressure plate and cover assembly and the clutch disc from the flywheel. Remove the
pilot bearing only for replacement.
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