2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Release bearing rub will 
disappear when the 
clutch is engaged. In the 
event that a bearing is 
damaged, the noise is 
more pronounced while 
engaged in gear under 
load or coast than in 
NEUTRAL.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Crankshaft pilot 
bearing.  �z
INSTALL a new bearing. 
�z Internal 
damage.  �z
INSPECT the 
synchronizer sleeves for 
free movement on their 
hubs. INSPECT the 
synchronizer blocking 
rings for wi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Other 
component 
leaking.  �z
IDENTIFY leaking fluid 
as engine, power 
steering, or transmission 
fluid. REPAIR as 
necessary. 
�z False report.  �zREMOVE all traces of 
lube on the exposed 
tran

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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
Inst

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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 bol

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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 INSTAL

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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