2003 FORD MUSTANG pinpoint test b

Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: CLUTCH SLIPPAGE
PINPOINT TEST B: CLUTCH CHATTER OR SHUDDER z
Shafts or bore.
z Overloading of
vehicle.
z Incorrect
preload.
z Input shaft oil
dam. z
Install new components
as necessary and verify
the oil dam installation is
correct. REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
CHECK for correct
installation of the snap
ring on the mainshaft
next to the oil dam.
z Oil baffle in the
input bearing
shim pack. z
INSTALL a new oil
baffle, making sure it is
not damaged during
assembly. REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
A1 INSPECT THE CLUTCH LINKAGE
z
Key in OFF position.
z Block the wheels and apply the parking brake.
z Depress and slowly release the clutch pedal.
z Does the clutch pedal release without
binding? Yes
GO to
A2 .
No
INSPECT the clutch pedal. REFER to
Section 308 - 02 .
A2 CARRY OUT A STALL TEST
z
Key in START position.
z Block the wheels and apply the parking brake.
z Place the transmission in fourth gear.
z Increase the engine speed to 2000 rpm and
slowly release the clutch pedal.
z Does the engine stall within five seconds? Yes
The clutch is not slipping. VERIFY the
customer concern.
No
INSPECT the clutch components for
damage.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
B1 CHECK ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
z
Inspect all the engine and transmission mounts
for looseness or damage. Refer to Section 303 -
01A or
Section 303 - 01B and
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Are any of the engine or transmission mounts Yes
TIGHTEN or INSTALL new engine
mounts or transmission mounts. TEST
the system for normal operation. Klj . 7 ba
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PINPOINT TEST C: CLUTCH DRAG loose or damaged? No
GO to
B2 .
B2 INSPECT PRESSURE PLATE BOLTS
z
Inspect the pressure plate- to-flywheel bolts.
z Are any of the pressure plate- to-flywheel bolts
loose? Yes
TIGHTEN or INSTALL new bolts.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to B3 .
B3 INSPECT PRESSURE PLATE
z
Remove the clutch pressure plate. Refer to
Section 308 - 01 .
z Inspect the clutch pressure plate. Refer to
Pressure Plate Check .
z Are any signs of damage present on the clutch
pressure plate? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to B4 .
B4 CHECK CLUTCH DISC
z
Carry out the clutch disc inspection procedure.
Refer to Disc Check .
z Is the clutch disc OK? Yes
GO to
B5 .
No
INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the system for
normal operation. B5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
z
Inspect the flywheel for damage and runout. Refer
to Flywheel Runout Check .
z Is the flywheel OK? Yes
GO to
B6 .
No
REPAIR or INSTALL a new flywheel
as necessary. REFER to Section 308 -
01 . TEST the system for normal
operation. B6 INSPECT THE INPUT SHAFT
z
INSPECT the input shaft for signs of wear or
damage.
z Are any signs of wear or damage present on
the input shaft? Yes
INSTALL a new input shaft. REFER to
Section 308
- 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
No
VERIFY the customer concerns. GO
to Symptom Chart if necessary.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
C1 CHECK HIGH SHIFTING EFFORTS
z
Key in START position.
z Set parking brake.
z With the shift control selector in REVERSE, Yes
Clutch system OK.
No Klj . 8 ba
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PINPOINT TEST D: CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION clutch disengaged and engine idling, move
the shift lever to a position halfway between
REVERSE and NEUTRAL.
z Slowly engage clutch. The transmission will
behave as if it is in NEUTRAL.
z Gear clash can now be heard if an attempt
is made to shift into REVERSE with the
clutch engaged. Reserve can now be
measured.
z While maintaining light pressure on the shift
selector, slowly press the clutch pedal to the
floor. The gear clash will stop and the shift
selector will slide into the REVERSE
position.
z Is there a minimum 19.05 mm (0.750 inch)
clutch pedal reserve? CHECK the clutch pressure plate and clutch
disc. INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate
or clutch disc if necessary. REFER to
Section 308
- 01 . TEST the system for
normal operation. Test Step Result / Action to Take
D1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL
PULSATION z
Key in START position.
z With the transmission in NEUTRAL,
slowly press the clutch pedal.
z Does the clutch pedal pulsate while
being pressed? Yes
GO to
D2 .
No
VERIFY customer concern. GO to Symptom Chart if necessary.
D2 INSPECT PRESSURE PLATE BOLTS
z
Inspect the pressure plate- to-flywheel
bolts.
z Are any of the pressure plate- to-
flywheel bolts loose? Yes
TIGHTEN or INSTALL new bolts. REFER to
Section 308
- 01 . TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to D3 .
D3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE
PLATE z
Remove the clutch pressure plate.
Refer to Section 308 - 01 .
z INSPECT the clutch pressure plate for
damage. Refer to Pressure Plate Check .
z Are there any signs of damage
present on the clutch pressure plate? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER
to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to D4 .
D4 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC
z
Carry out the clutch disc inspection
procedure. Refer to Disc Check .
z Is the clutch disc OK? Yes
GO to
D5 .
No
INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to Section 308 - 01 . TEST the system for normal operation.
D5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL Klj . 9 ba
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PINPOINT TEST E: CLUTCH RELATED VIBRATIONS z
Inspect the flywheel for damage and
runout. Refer to Flywheel Runout Check .
z Is flywheel OK? Yes
GO to
D6 .
No
TIGHTEN, RESURFACE or INSTALL a new
flywheel as necessary. REFER to Section 308 -
01 . TEST the system for normal operation.
D6 INSPECT RELEASE LEVER
INTERFACE TO PIVOT STUD z
Inspect the release lever and the pivot
stud for damage or misalignment.
z Are there any signs of damage
present or misalignment between the
release lever and pivot stud? Yes
INSTALL a new pivot stud and release lever.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
VERIFY customer concern. GO to Symptom Chart if necessary.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
E1 CHECK FOR ENGINE COMPONENT
GROUNDING z
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
z Check the engine and transmission
mounts for grounding.
z Check for exhaust manifolds or other
engine component grounding on the
body or frame.
z Is there evidence of grounding on
the body or frame? Yes
REPAIR the components as necessary. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to
E2 .
E2 CHECK FOR ACCESSORY DRIVE
VIBRATIONS z
Key in START position.
z Remove the accessory drive belt.
z Does the vibration stop when the
accessory drive belt is removed
from the engine? Yes
REFER to
Section 303 - 05 to diagnose the
accessory drive belt components.
No
STOP the engine and INSTALL the drive belt. GO
to E3 .
E3 CHECK FOR RELEASE BEARING
NOISE z
Key in START position.
z Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
z Is a whirring, grating, or grinding
noise present only when pedal is
pushed? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch release hub and bearing.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
No
GO to E4 .
E4 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
z
Key in OFF position.
z Remove the transmission. Refer to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Carry out a flywheel check. Refer to
Flywheel Runout Check . Yes
VERIFY customer concern. GO to
Symptom Chart if necessary.
No Klj . 10 ba
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PINPOINT TEST F: HARD SHIFTING z
Is the flywheel OK? TIGHTEN, RESURFACE or INSTALL a new
flywheel. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the
system for normal operation. Test Step Result / Action to Take
F1 CHECK THE CLUTCH RELEASE CABLE
z
NOTE: Check the upper shift boot for twisting.
z NOTE: Check the engine idle speed.
z Inspect the clutch release cable for wear or damage. Make
sure the clutch release cable is correctly routed and that all
the fasteners are installed.
z Are there any fasteners missing or is the cable worn,
damaged or incorrectly routed? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a new
clutch release cable as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
F2 .
F2 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL
z
Loosen the clutch pedal shaft nut.
z Lift the clutch pedal to the most upward position.
z While holding the clutch pedal in the most upward position,
tighten the nut.
z Was the clutch pedal incorrectly adjusted? Yes
VERIFY customer concern.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to
F3 .
F3 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL QUADRANT
z
Pull up on the clutch pedal to the upstop. Pulling up on the
pedal ensures that the quadrant is free to rotate through it's
complete range of motion against the spring load of the
quadrant.
z Is the clutch pedal quadrant binding? Yes
INSTALL a new quadrant.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to
F4 .
F4 MEASURE THE CLUTCH RESERVE
NOTE:
Do not check the clutch system after the road test.
Allow the vehicle to cool down before carrying out the clutch
reserve check. NOTE: Remove the floor mat, if equipped, to
allow the clutch pedal to travel to the downstop.
z Install a cable tie to the lower clutch pedal, than attach a
tape measure to the cable tie. Yes
INSTALL a new pressure
plate and clutch disc.
REINSTALL the
transmission. RECHECK
the clutch reserve. TEST
the system of normal
operation.
No
GO to
F5 . Klj . 11 ba
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PINPOINT TEST G: EXCESSIVE NOISE contamination, REPAIR as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation. If the
transmission is still hard to
shift, GO to
F9 .
No
TIGHTEN the bolts to 80
Nm (59 lb- ft). TEST the
system for normal
operation. If the
transmission is still hard to
shift, GO to F9 .
F9 INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION
z
Remove the transmission.
z Disassemble the transmission. Refer to Section 308 - 03B .
z Carry out the following:
zinspect all the shift rails for excessive scuffing or
wear.
z check the interlock pins on the shift rail.
z make sure the interlock bolts are tighten to 31 Nm (23
lb-ft).
z inspect the shift pads for wear or cracking.
z inspect the shift forks for wear or damage.
z check the synchronizer rings (of the affected gear[s])
for wear or damage.
z check the synchronizer hubs (of the affected gear[s])
for wear or damage.
z inspect the clutching teeth of the affected gear.
z Are there any internal components worn or damaged? Yes
INSTALL new components
or REPAIR as necessary.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
ASSEMBLE and INSTALL
the transmission. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
G1 TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER TEST
z
Start the engine and let it idle with the transmission in
neutral and the clutch engaged (pedal up). If noise is
excessive, depress the clutch pedal to stop the
transmission input shaft from rotating.
z Does the noise stop when the clutch pedal is
depressed? Yes
INSPECT the clutch component
for damage. REFER to General
Procedures in this section.
No
GO to
G2 .
G2 CHECK THE PILOT BEARING
z
Inspect the pilot bearing for damage. Refer to Bearing .
z Is the pilot bearing OK? Yes
GO to
G3 .
No
INSTALL a new pilot bearing.
REFER to Section 308 - 01 .
G3 CHECK TORSION SPRINGS
z
Inspect the torsion springs for fatigue or breakage.
z Are there any signs of fatigue or breakage? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
TEST the system for normal
operation. Klj . 14 ba
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z
speed control actuator switches.
z brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
z clutch pedal position (CPP) switch.
z deactivator switch.
The output of the speed control servo is the:
zspeed control actuator cable controlling the throttle position.
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: If any concerns are noted with the speedometer, stoplamps, or horn, address those concerns
by referring to their associated sections before continuing speed control diagnosis.
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the speed control system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
3. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to the Symptom chart.
Symptom Chart
NOTE: New speed control diagnostic software is available in Version 12 or higher for the diagnostic
tool. When using this software, it is necessary to use Next Generation Speed Control Adapter 007-
00586 with the diagnostic tool.
NOTE: Refer to the Wiring Diagrams for connector numbers stated in the Pinpoint Test.
Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Deactivator switch
z Speed control actuator cable not attached to throttle
z Speed control actuator cable not fully seated to the
engine bracket z
Central junction box (CJB)
Fuse:
„15 (15A)
„ 33 (15A)
„ 35 (15A)
z Battery junction box (BJB)
fuse:
„HORN (20A)
z Wiring harness
z Loose or corroded
connections
z Speed control actuator
switches
Symptom Chart Condition
Possible Sources Action
z The speed control is zCentral junction zGo To Pinpoint Test A . Klj . 2 ba
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inoperative
box (CJB) fuse
17 (15A), 33
(15A).
z Battery junction
box (BJB) fuse
HORN (20A).
z Circuitry.
z Deactivator
switch.
z Clutch pedal
position (CPP)
switch.
z Speed control
actuator switch.
z Speed control
servo.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM).
z The set speed
fluctuates z
Circuitry.
z Speed control
servo.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM). z
Go To Pinpoint Test B .
z Engine. zREFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED)
manual.
z The speed control
does not disengage
when the brakes are
applied z
Central junction
box (CJB) fuse
33 (15A).
z Circuitry.
z Brake pedal
position (BPP)
switch.
z Speed control
servo. z
Go To Pinpoint Test C .
z The speed control
does not disengage
when the clutch is
applied z
Cluch pedal
position (CPP)
switch.
z Speed control
servo. z
Go To Pinpoint Test D .
z The speed control
switch is
inoperative— COAST z
Speed control
actuator switch.
z Speed control
servo. z
Go To Pinpoint Test E .
z The speed control
switch is
inoperative—
SET/ACCEL z
Speed control
actuator switch.
z Speed control
servo. z
Go To Pinpoint Test F .
z The speed control
switch is
inoperative—
RESUME z
Speed control
actuator switch.
z Speed control
servo. z
Go To Pinpoint Test G .
z The speed control
switch is
inoperative— OFF z
Speed control
actuator switch.
z Speed control
servo. z
Go To Pinpoint Test H . Klj . 3 ba
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