Clutch Engagement System: Removal

Remove the clutch. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .
Remove the Z-washers from the engagement system bearing unit.

Fig 1: Locating Engagement System Bearing Unit Z-Washers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The engagement system bearing unit should be removed easily.

Remove the engagement system bearing unit. Inspect for wear or damage. Replace as necessary. Refer to TRANSAXLE .

Fig 2: Removing Engagement System Bearing Unit
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Remove the spring retainer bolts by loosening them slightly in an alternating pattern or damage can occur to the clutch actuator levers.

NOTE: The spring retainers and actuator levers are matched sets with corresponding serial numbers. If the spring retainers and actuator levers are being reused, mark on each spring retainer and actuator lever for assembly.

Remove the 4 spring retainer bolts from the spring retainers and remove the spring retainers.

Fig 3: Locating Spring Retainer Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install clutch actuator lever locks as shown in illustration if available.

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Actuator Lever Locks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts from the clutch actuator lever 1.

Fig 5: Locating Clutch Actuator Lever Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts from the clutch actuator lever 2.

Fig 6: Locating Clutch Actuator Lever Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Be sure to properly handle the actuator lever as shown in illustration or damage may occur.

Remove the clutch actuator lever 1.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Clutch Actuator Lever
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Be sure to properly handle the actuator lever as shown in illustration or damage may occur.

Remove the clutch actuator lever 2.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Clutch Actuator Lever
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.