2003 FORD MUSTANG clutch

10. Remove the screw and the dust shield.
11. Pull the clutch release lever cable (7K553) and remove from the clutch release lever (7515).
12. Remove the C-
clip from the clutch release lever cable and remove the clutch release lever
cable from the vehicle.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 3 ba
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REMOVAL
Transmission
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Lift up on the clutch pedal and secure it in place.
3. Remove the gearshift lever knob (7213).
4. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever (7210).
5. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
7. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors. SECTION 308-
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13. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from
the transmission.
14. Remove the starter motor (11001). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 06 .
15. Disconnect the output shaft speed sensor (OSS) electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.
16. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover. Klj . 3 ba
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17.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not depress the clutch pedal with the
transmission removed.
Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
18. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission.
19. If transmission disassembly is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
20. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
21. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember. Klj . 4 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Transmission
1. Remove the clutch release hub and bearing and the clutch release lever. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 01 .
2. WARNING: Make sure protective eyewear is in place.
Clean the transmission exterior with solvent and dry with compressed air. During disassembly,
clean all components with solvent and dry with compressed air.
SECTION 308-
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Bearing Puller
205-
D064 (D84L-1123- A) or
Equivalent Front Hub Tool
204-
069 (T81P-1104- C) Holding Fixture
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Impact Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Puller
307-
001 (TOOL- 1175-AC) or
Equivalent Staking Punch
308-
056 (T77J-7025- F) Klj . 1 ba
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21. Remove the four bolts and the input shaft bearing retainer (7050).
22.
CAUTION: Do not drop the 15 roller bearings (7118), the input shaft bearing spacer
(7L357), the thrust bearing (7D234), and the thrust washer (7D235) from the rear of the
input shaft (7017).
Remove the input shaft.
zRotate the input shaft until the flat on the fourth gear clutching teeth aligns with the
countershaft cluster gear (7113).
23. Remove the thrust washer, the thrust bearing, the input shaft bearing spacer, and the 15 roller bearings.
24. Remove the fourth speed synchronizer blocking ring (7107). Klj . 7 ba
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ASSEMBLY
Transmission
SECTION 308-
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Dial Indicator with Bracketry
100-
002 (TOOL- 4201-C) or
Equivalent Gauge, Clutch Housing
308-
021 (T75L-4201- A) Extension Housing Seal
Replacer
308-
227 (T94P-7657- A) Holding Fixture
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Remover and Replacer Tube
308-
052 (T77J-7025- B) Torrington Bearing Installer
308-
083 (T83P-7025- AH)
Material Item Specification
Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-
Purpose (ATF) Transmission
Fluid
XT
-2-QDX MERCON®
Pipe Sealant with Teflon® ESR-M18P7- Klj . 1 ba
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14.
NOTE: If not done so previously, soak the blocking ring in MERCON® Multi- Purpose ATF
Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent for ten minutes.
Install the fourth speed synchronizer blocking ring. zAlign the notches in the synchronizer blocking ring and the synchronizer hub inserts.
15. NOTE: Verify that the fourth speed synchronizer blocking ring is still in position.
Align the flat on the fourth gear clutching teeth with the countershaft cluster gear and install the
input shaft.
16. NOTE: Do not install the end play shims at this time.
NOTE: Do not apply sealant to the input shaft bearing retainer at this time.
Install the bearing race in the bearing retainer.
17. Install the input shaft bearing retainer with the notch facing upward. Klj . 6 ba
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