Ford 3C3Z-7B066-AA Clutch Pressure Plate

In particular, it is necessary to use gloves when performing work on clutch components, for example, protection against sharp ring gear teeth and keep away from the dust, wearing first rubber or latex gloves and then cloth or leather gloves. Some clutch elements are mounted where the transmission is fitted, and thus, could only be reached after the transmission has been detached Clutch components are relatively cheap, and thus, it is recommended that they be inspected for wear and replaced whenever the engine is being removed. Start with the removal of the transmission, follow by loosening the negative battery terminal cables and raising the vehicle by safe jack points. In order to gain additional support for the clutch disc place an alignment tool through the clutch disc hub and note the alignment of the flywheel and pressure plate for reassembly. Loose the pressure plate to the Flywheel bolts by turning them in a crossed fashion until they can be turned out with bare hands and then remove the pressure plate and clutch disk. To all parts of the assembly, look for signs of wear, possible oil contamination, cracks, and the like, and be sure that the thickness of the clutch disc lining is at least 1/16 inch higher than the rivet heads. Likewise, the release bearing should likewise be changed with the clutch disc; the pressure plate, as well, should be checked for damages. In the case where the original pressure plate is being 'recycled' the final adjustment has to be made on a hydraulic press. All machined surfaces should be cleaned for installation; the clutch disc and pressure plate have to be lined up with the flywheel. After that, fasten the pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts equally in a diagonal sequence in order to minimize distortion, lubricate the bearings of the release, and set back the whole transmission and all other parts which were previously removed and then finally lower the car.