Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1847

Fig. 5: Removing Clutch Pressure & Clutch Disc 
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Installation 

NOTE:

The self-adjusting clutch pressure plate should always be adjusted before 
installation.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 6: Compressing Clutch Diaphragm Fingers 
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1. Compress the clutch diaphragm fingers. 

1. Place (A) the flywheel and (B) the pressure plate in a press.  

2. Use a (C) suitable adapter and press the (D) clutch diaphragm fingers until the adjusting ring moves 

freely.  

2. Adjust the clutch pressure plate. 

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Rotate (A) adjusting ring counterclockwise until the (B) tension springs are compressed.  

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Hold (A) adjusting ring while releasing the pressure on the clutch fingers.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 7: Adjusting Clutch Pressure Plate 
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3. Position the (A) clutch disc on the (B) flywheel. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

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Use (C) Clutch Aligner to align the clutch disc.  

Fig. 8: Aligning Clutch Disc 
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NOTE:

If reusing the clutch pressure plate and flywheel, use marks made during 
removal.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup