2003 FORD MUSTANG clutch

Section 308 - 02 .
z Grease or oil on the
clutch disc facing. z
CHECK the input shaft
seal and rear main oil
seal. REPAIR as
necessary. INSTALL a
new clutch disc.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A for T50D
transmissions or
Section 308 - 03B for
TR3650 transmissions.
z Clutch disc surface
glazed or damaged. z
INSPECT the clutch
disc surface for a
glazed, hardened or
damage condition.
CARRY OUT a disc
check. INSTALL a new
clutch disc as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
z Damaged or worn
clutch pressure
plate. z
INSPECT the clutch
pressure plate for wear
or damage. INSTALL a
new clutch pressure
plate as necessary.
REFER to Section 308 -
01 .
z Flywheel surface
damaged or glazed. z
INSPECT the flywheel
for damage or wear.
CARRY OUT a
flywheel runout check.
INSTALL a new
flywheel as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 -
01A for 3.8L engines or
Section 303 - 01B for
4.6L (2V) engines.
z Clutch chatter noise—
noise when clutch
pedal is released at
initial take- off. Clutch is
hard to engage and
disengage z
Pilot bearing worn,
damaged or not
correctly aligned in
bore. z
INSPECT the clutch
pressure plate release
fingers for uneven
wear, clutch
components burnt or a
seized pilot bearing.
INSTALL a new pilot
bearing as necessary.
REFER to Section 308 -
01 .
z Clutch vibration zLoose flywheel
bolts.
z Damaged or loose
clutch pressure
plate.
z Excessive flywheel
runout. z
Go To Pinpoint Test L .
z Transmission
rattling/clattering
noise— noise at idle or
on light acceleration
from a stop. Gear
selection difficult z
Gearshift lever joint
worn or damaged. z
INSTALL a new
gearshift lever. REFER
to Section 308 - 03A for
T50D transmissions or
Section 308 - 03B for
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information, REFER to
Section 205
- 00 .
REPAIR as necessary.
z Transmission
rumble/growl— noise at
all speeds in forward
gears, more
pronounced in a heavy
acceleration condition z
Damaged or worn
transmission
bearing or gears
(high mileage
vehicles). z
CHECK transmission
fluid for excessive
metal particles.
REPAIR as necessary.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A for T50D
transmissions or
Section 308 - 03B for
TR3650 transmissions.
z Transfer case whine—
noise at all ranges z
Incorrect fluid level
or fluid quality. z
CHECK that the
transfer case is filled to
the correct level and
with the specified fluid.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A for T50D
transmissions or
Section 308 - 03B for
TR3650 transmissions.
z Worn oil pump. zDISASSEMBLE the
transfer case. CHECK
the oil pump for wear or
damage. REPAIR as
necessary.
z Under- inflated or
oversized tires. z
CONFIRM that the tires
and wheels are correct
for the vehicle. CHECK
that the tire inflation
pressures are correct.
z Transfer case
growl/rumble— noise at
all ranges (A small
amount of planetary
noise can be heard
when the transfer case
is operated in low
range.) z
Damaged or worn
bearings or
planetary gear. z
DISASSEMBLE the
transfer case. CHECK
the bearings or
planetary gear for wear
or damage. REPAIR as
necessary.
z Transfer case
scraping/grating—
noise at all ranges z
Excessively
stretched drive
chain hitting the
case. z
DISASSEMBLE the
transfer case. CHECK
the drive chain for wear
or damage. REPAIR as
necessary.
z Transfer case
howl/hum— noise at all
ranges or high range
only z
Worn or damaged
sun (input) gear,
clutch pack
(intermediate) gear
or output shaft gear. z
DISASSEMBLE the
transfer case. CHECK
the gears for wear or
damage. REPAIR as
necessary.
z Transfer case
howl/hum— noise at
low range only z
Worn or damaged
intermediate gear
and sliding gears
(clutch pack). z
DISASSEMBLE the
transfer case. CHECK
the gears for wear or
damage. REPAIR as
necessary.
z Transfer case
vibration— vibration felt
with vehicle in 4WD z
Transfer case
mounting.
z Driveshaft out of
balance.
z Excessive pinion z
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flange runout.
Symptom Chart—
Transmission (Automatic) Noise/Vibration Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Rattle— occurs
at idle or at
light
acceleration
from a stop z
Damaged engine or
transmission mounts. z
CHECK the
powertrain/drivetrain mounts
for damage. REPAIR or
INSTALL new mounts as
necessary.
z A loose front exhaust
pipe heat shield. z
REPAIR or INSTALL a new
heat shield as necessary.
z Loose inspection
plate or dust cover
plate. z
CHECK for loose bolts.
TIGHTEN to specifications.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Loose flex plate to
converter nuts. z
CHECK for loose nuts.
TIGHTEN to specifications.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Whine— pitch
increases with
vehicle speed.
Starts in first
and second
gear,
decreases or
goes away at
higher gears z
Damaged or worn low
one- way clutch.
z Damaged or worn
intermediate one- way
clutch.
z Friction elements.
z Damaged or worn
planetary or sun gear. z
INSPECT the transmission
for wear or damage. REPAIR
or INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
z Whine— the
pitch changes
with engine
speed z
A worn or damaged
accessory drive
component. z
CARRY OUT the Engine
Accessory Test. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components as
necessary.
z Incorrect fluid level. zCHECK that the transmission
is filled to the correct level.
ADD fluid as necessary.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Partially blocked filter. zINSPECT the filter. CLEAN or
INSTALL a new filter as
necessary. REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Worn or damaged
torque converter. z
CARRY OUT the torque
converter service and
replacement check. REFER
to Section 307 - 01 .
z Worn or damaged
front pump. z
INSPECT the front pump.
INSTALL a new front pump
as necessary. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
z Whine— pitch
changes with
vehicle speed z
Speedometer cable
or gears. z
REPAIR or INSTALL new
cables or gears as necessary.
z Whine/moan
type noise—
pitch increases
or changes
with vehicle
speed z
Damaged engine or
transmission mount. z
CHECK the
powertrain/drivetrain mounts
for damage. CARRY OUT
Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing in this section.
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damaged.
wear or damage. INSTALL
new U-joints as necessary.
REFER to Section 205 - 01 .
z Damaged or worn
differential ring and
pinion. z
INSPECT the differential ring
and pinion for damage.
CARRY OUT the Checking
Tooth Contact Pattern and
Condition of the Ring and
Pinion component test in this
section. REPAIR or INSTALL
a new differential ring and
pinion as necessary. REFER
to Section 205 - 02A for Ford
7.5 rear axles or Section 205 -
02B for Ford 8.8 integral
axles.
z Planetary gears
nicked or chipped. z
CHECK the planetary gears
for damage. INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Whistle— noise
is high pitched,
constant.
Changes in
pitch with
throttle position z
Hydraulic pressure in
the main control. z
INSPECT the main control.
REPAIR or INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Incorrect band/clutch
apply pressure. z
CARRY OUT the line
pressure tests. REPAIR or
INSTALL components as
necessary. REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Worn or damaged
torque converter. z
CARRY OUT the torque
converter service and
replacement check. REFER
to Section 307 - 01 .
z Clunk— occurs
when shifting
from PARK to
a drive or
reverse
position z
Damaged powertrain
mounts. z
INSPECT the powertrain
mounts for damage. INSTALL
new mounts as necessary.
z Damaged or worn
pinion bearings. z
CHECK for abnormal bearing
play or roughness. INSTALL
new bearings as necessary.
REFER to Section 205 - 02A
for Ford 7.5 rear axles or
Section 205
- 02B for Ford 8.8
integral axles.
z Worn or galled
driveshaft slip yoke
splines. z
CLEAN and INSPECT the
splines of the yoke. INSTALL
a new slip yoke as necessary.
REFER to Section 205 - 01 .
z Worn friction
elements or
excessive clutch pack
end plate play. z
INSPECT the transmission
for wear. CHECK that all end
play and clearances are
within specification. REPAIR
or INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 . Klj . 46 ba
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Pinpoint Tests
The pinpoint tests are a step-by-
step diagnostic process designed to determine the cause of a z
Bump—occurs
when shifting
from PARK to
a drive or
reverse
position.
Similar to
Clunk but with
no sound z
Initial gear
engagement. z
Acceptable condition.
z Buzz or hiss zIncorrect driveline
angles. z
CHECK for correct driveline
angles. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to Section 205 - 00 .
z Worn or damaged
main control
solenoids or valves. z
Using a transmission tester,
ACTIVATE the solenoids to
duplicate sound. INSTALL
new components as
necessary. REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Vibration— a
high frequency
(20–80 Hz) that
is felt through
the seat or
gear shifter.
Changes with
engine speed z
Transmission cooler
lines grounded out. z
CHECK the transmission
cooler lines. REPAIR as
necessary.
z Flexplate to torque
converter nuts loose. z
CHECK the flexplate nuts.
TIGHTEN to specification.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Fluid filler tube
grounded out. z
CHECK the fluid filler tube.
REPAIR as necessary.
z Shift cable incorrectly
routed, grounded out
or loose. z
CHECK the shift cable.
REPAIR as necessary.
Section 307 - 05 .
z Shutter or
chatter—
occurs with
light to medium
acceleration
from low
speeds or a
stop z
Electrical
inputs/outputs.
z Vehicle wiring
harness.
z Incorrect
inputs/outputs from
the powertrain control
module (PCM), digital
transmission range
(TR) sensor, brake
pedal position (BPP)
sensor, throttle
position (TP) sensor,
transmission speed
sensor (TSS), output
speed shaft (OSS)
sensor or the torque
converter clutch
(TCC). z
CARRY OUT a Torque
Converter Clutch Operation
Test. RUN on- board
diagnostics or self- test.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
CLEAR the DTC's, ROAD
TEST and RERUN on- board
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PINPOINT TEST F: DRUMMING NOISE z
Carry out the Vehicle Cold Soak Procedure
in this section.
z Key in START position.
z Assess the airflow.
z Raise the engine speed to 1500 rpm while
listening for the moan to increase in
proportion to the airflow.
z Key in OFF position.
z Does the moan increase in proportion to
the airflow? Yes
TEST the fan for normal operation. If the
fan tests normal, GO to
E2 . Otherwise,
REPAIR as necessary.
No
Normal system operation. E2 CHECK THE ENGINE DRIVEN COOLING
FAN AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE z
Key in START position.
z Run the engine to normal operating
temperature while listening for the moan to
stop.
z Key in OFF position.
z Does the moan stop? Yes
Normal clutch operation.
No
INSTALL a new fan clutch. TEST the
system for normal operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
F1 CHECK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
z
Key in START position.
z Increase the engine rpm until the noise is the loudest. Note
the engine rpm.
z Key in OFF position.
z Add approximately 9 kg (20 lb) of weight to the exhaust
system. First place the weight at the tail pipe and test, then
at the front pipe.
z Key in START position.
z Increase the engine rpm and listen for the drumming noise.
Note the engine rpm if the noise occurs.
z Key in OFF position.
z Using a vibration analyzer (VA), determine the amount of
vibration that occurs with the drumming noise.
z Is the noise/vibration reduced or eliminated, or does the
noise/vibration occur at a different rpm? Yes
CARRY OUT
Exhaust System Neutralizing in this
section. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to F2 .
F2 POWERTRAIN/DRIVETRAIN MOUNT NEUTRALIZING
z
Carry out Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing in this
section. Test the system for normal operation.
z Is the noise reduced or eliminated? Yes
Vehicle OK. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
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PINPOINT TEST L: CLUTCH VIBRATION appropriate workshop manual for the service procedures.
z Secure the brake drums (if so equipped), by installing wheel
hub bolt nuts, reversed.
z Carefully accelerate the drivetrain while checking for vibration.
z Is the vibration present? assemblies as necessary.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
L1 CHECK ENGINE COMPONENTS FOR GROUNDING
z
NOTE: Make sure the clutch is the cause of the
vibration concern. The vibration should occur during
clutch operation. The clutch can also be difficult to
engage or disengage. Eliminate all related systems
before checking the clutch components.
z NOTE: Check the driveline angles and driveshaft
runout before disassembling the clutch system. Refer
to Section 205 - 00 for the correct driveline angle
specifications.
z Check the powertrain/drivetrain mounts, exhaust
manifolds or other engine components for grounding
on the chassis.
z Are any mounts or engine components
grounded? Yes
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to
L2 .
L2 CHECK THE ACCESSORY DRIVE
z
Remove the accessory drive belt.
z Does the vibration stop with the accessory drive
belt removed? Yes
DIAGNOSE the accessory drive
components.
No
GO to
L3 .
L3 CHECK FOR LOOSE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
BOLTS z
Check for loose clutch pressure plate bolts. Inspect
the clutch pressure plate for damage or for material
between the pressure plate and flywheel.
z Are there any loose bolts or damage? Yes
TIGHTEN the bolts to
specifications or if damaged,
INSTALL a new clutch pressure
plate. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to L4 .
L4 CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC SPRINGS
z
Check for worn, broken or loose clutch disc springs.
z Are the clutch springs worn, broken or loose? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST
the system for normal operation.
No
GO to L5 .
L5 CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC SPLINES
z
Inspect the clutch disc splines for damage or wear.
z Is there damage or wear? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc.
REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST Klj . 61 ba
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PINPOINT TEST M: TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION the system for normal operation.
No
GO to
L6 .
L6 CHECK THE FLYWHEEL BOLTS
z
Check for loose flywheel bolts.
z Are the bolts loose? Yes
TIGHTEN the bolts to
specifications. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 . TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to L7 .
L7 CHECK THE FLYWHEEL SURFACE
z
Inspect the flywheel surface for wear or damage.
Check the flywheel runout.
z Is there any damage or excessive wear? Yes
INSTALL a new flywheel. TEST
the system for normal operation.
No
Clutch system normal. CONDUCT
a diagnosis on other suspect
systems.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
M1 INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE
z
WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension
system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing
an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by
turning off the air suspension switch. Failure to do so can
result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs,
which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these
operations.
z Inspect the transfer case for loose or missing mounting bolts.
Check for fluid seepage between the transfer case and the
transmission.
z Are the mounting bolts missing or loose? Yes
TIGHTEN to
specifications or
INSTALL new bolts as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
M2 .
M2 INSPECT THE REAR DRIVESHAFT
z
NOTE: Verify that the driveshaft and pinion flange index marks
are aligned.
z Inspect the driveshaft for missing weights, damage or
undercoating.
z Inspect the U- joints for freedom of movement.
z Check driveshaft runout and, if necessary, check the pinion
flange runout.
z Is the driveshaft or U- joints worn or damaged or
misaligned? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new driveshaft as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
M3 .
M3 CHECK THE DRIVELINE ANGLES
z
Measure the rear driveshaft and pinion angles. Refer to Section 205 - 00 .
z Measure the front driveshaft and pinion angles. Refer to Section 205 - 00 .
z Are the driveline angles incorrect? Yes
REPAIR as necessary.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No Klj . 62 ba
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