Fig. 2: Checking Release Lever Clearance
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CLUTCH PEDAL SPECIFICATIONS
CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT
1. Disconnect clutch cable from release lever at transaxle. Measure distance from upper center of pedal to firewall. See Fig. 1
. If not
within specifications, check pedal mounting for wear or damage. See CLUTCH PEDAL SPECIFICATIONS
.
2. If adjustment is required, remove instrument panel bracket and air duct located under steering column. Loosen clutch pedal switch lock
nut and rotate switch until correct clutch pedal height is obtained.
3. Install clutch cable at transaxle. Recheck pedal height. If connecting clutch cable changes pedal height, check cable for improper
routing, binding or adjustment. If connecting push rod changes pedal height, check for proper push rod adjustment. Install carpet and
insulation to complete adjustment.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen clutch cable adjuster nut and disengage cable from release lever.
2. Remove starter. Disconnect back-up light switch and neutral switch. Disconnect ground cable/strap and supporting brackets. Disconnect
speedometer cable from transaxle.
3. Install Three Bar Engine Support (D88L-6000-A ) to engine hanger. See Fig. 3
. Remove top transaxle-to-engine bolts. Raise vehicle.
Remove bolt and nut retaining shift rod to input shift rail. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove all support brackets attached to transaxle.
Remove front wheels.
Fig. 3: Installing Engine Support Bar (Festiva Similar)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Remove engine splash shields. Remove front stabilizer bar. Disengage right and left side drive axle shafts from transaxle and support out
of the way. See the AXLE SHAFTS
- FRONT article in the DRIVE AXLES section.
5. Remove exhaust hanger from crossmember. Remove crossmember bolts in sequence, and remove crossmember. On Festiva, remove
crossmember mounting bracket and crossmember. Remove transaxle end plate bolts.
6. Place transmission jack under transaxle, ensuring it is secure. Remove remaining flywheel housing bolts. Lower transaxle by loosening
engine bracket bar hook bolt. Pull transaxle away from engine and lower from vehicle.
7. If reusing pressure plate, mark pressure plate-to-flywheel position for installation reference. Remove pressure plate retaining bolts
evenly. See Fig. 4
. To avoid dropping clutch assembly while removing bolts install clutch aligner. Remove pressure plate, clutch disc
and clutch aligner. Remove flywheel. Remove pilot bearing from flywheel (if replacing).
Inspection
ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pedal Height8.2-8.4 (208.2-213.2)
Free Play.35-.59 (9-15)
Release Lever-To-Pin.06-.10 (1.5-2.5)
Disengagement Height3.3 (84)
CAUT ION: DO NOT allow oil or grease to contact clutch disc face or m ating surfaces. Handle disc by edges.
DO NOT touch face.
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Inspection
Check release bearing rotation operation for roughness, sticking and noise. Check release lever and transaxle front bearing retainer for wear or
damage. Ensure bearing slides smoothly on transaxle input shaft. Check release lever shaft for bent, worn or damaged condition. Check all
mating surfaces for wear or damage. Replace worn or defective components.
Installation
Apply light film of grease to transmission front bearing retainer lever-to-bearing surfaces and release lever contact surface. Align bolt hole in
release lever and shaft. Apply Stud/Bearing Sealant (E0AZ-19554-B ) to release lever bolt. Fill grease groove in release bearing hub and
remove any excess grease. Install release lever return spring. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
PILOT BEARING
Removal & Installation
Remove transaxle, pressure plate, clutch disc and flywheel. Drive pilot bearing out of flywheel using a driver that makes full contact with
bearing outer race. Reverse procedure for installation.
CLUTCH CABLE
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect clutch cable from release lever. Remove nuts retaining clutch cable at firewall. Unhook clutch cable at clutch pedal.
2. Remove clutch cable from engine compartment side. To install, apply lithium grease to pedal cable hook and joint between release lever
and pin. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. See Fig. 2
.
OVERHAUL
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVELS
TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVELS NOTE:DO NOT rem ove pilot bearing unless necessary.
NOTE:Manufacturer does not provide overhaul inform ation for clutch m aster cylinder and clutch release
cylinder.
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (Nm)
Clutch Cable Bracket Nuts12-17 (16-23)
Clutch Pedal Push Rod Lock Nut9-13 (12-17)
Clutch Pedal Through Bolt Nut15-26 (20-35)
Crossmember
"A" Bo l t s47-66 (64-89)
"B" Bo l t21-34 (28-46)
Crossmember Brace (Front)23-34 (31-46)
Crossmember Brace69-86 (93-117)
Engine Mount Bolt (No. 2)33-48 (45-65)
Engine-To-Transaxle46-66 (63-89)
Flywheel Housing-To-Engine Bolt46-66 (63-89)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolt71-76 (96-103)
Front Wheel Lug Nut66-89 (90-120)
Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt32-40 (43-54)
Master Cylinder Retaining Nuts14-19 (19-26)
Pressure Plate-To-Flywheel Bolt13-20 (18-27)
Rear Engine Cover-To-Housing Bolt28-38 (38-51)
Rear Mount-To-Transmission Bolt50-70 (68-95)
Rear Transmission Mount-To-Body Bolt25-35 (34-48)
Release Fork Attaching Bolt26-30 (35-41)
Slave Cylinder Retaining Bolts12-17 (16-23)
Stabilizer Bracket-To-Body Bolt33-41 (45-56)
Starter Motor-To-Mount Bolt23-34 (31-46)
Transaxle Drain Plug29-40 (39-54)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Release Lever Bolt71-97 (8-11)
Speedometer Drive Gear Bolt69-106 (7.8-12)
ApplicationSpecification
Festiva2.6 Qts. (2.5L)
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