2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES 
Forward Clutch Cylinder 
Forward Clutch —
Disassembled View 
SECTION 307-
01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Disassembly 
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or  burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new clutch

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8.
NOTE:  To aid handling, the forward clutch assembly may be set in the extension housing or a 
hole in the work bench. 
Remove the forward clutch pack selective retaining ring. 
9. Remove the follow

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11. Slowly release the press and remove the forward clutch from the press. 
12. Remove the forward clutch retainer and the return spring. 
13.
NOTE:  Air pressure may be required to remove the forward

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 15.
NOTE:  The seals are solid seals, however, when installing new seals use scarf- cut seals. 
Remove the forward clutch input shaft seals. 
16. Make sure the check ball in the clutch cylinder is fre

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8.
NOTE:  Coat the piston seals and clutch drum sealing area with petroleum jelly. 
Position the special tools on the clutch piston. 
9. Using the special tools, install the forward clutch piston into

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12.
NOTE:  Before assembly, soak the new clutch discs in clean automatic transmission fluid for 15 
minutes. 
Install the clutch pack assembly.  1. Install the pressure ring. 
2. Install the clutch pa

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16.
NOTE:  Make sure the scarf-cut seals are mated correctly. 
Slide the two scarf-cut seals on the input shaft. 
17. Install the two scarf- cut seals on the input shaft. 
18. Install the No. 3 forwar