Clutch Disc: Service and Repair
Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.4LClutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.4L:
Removal
1. Remove the transmission.
2. CAUTION: Loosen the bolts evenly to prevent damage to the pressure plate.
NOTE: If the pressure plate is to be reused, index-mark the pressure plate to the flywheel.
Remove the 9 pressure plate bolts, the pressure plate and the clutch disc. Discard the pressure plate bolts.
Installation
1. NOTE: If installing the original plate and disc assembly, align it using the index marks made during removal.
NOTE: Always install new pressure plate bolts.
Using a suitable clutch aligner, position the clutch disc on the flywheel, then install the pressure plate and new pressure plate bolts.
^ Tighten the pressure plate bolts in a star pattern.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs).
^ Remove the clutch aligner.
2. NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the clutch hydraulic line to the slave cylinder.
Install the transmission.
3. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.