Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1848

Fig. 9: Installing Clutch Pressure Plate 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Position the clutch pressure on three dowels. 

1. Align the clutch pressure plate. 

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Install the clutch pressure plate bolts.  

2. Remove the Clutch Aligner.  

5. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - F150 

PICKUP .  

6. Operate the vehicle to check clutch operation.  

BEARING 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 10: Identifying special tool(s) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal 

NOTE:

If damaged, install a new transmission input shaft pilot bearing.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 11: Removing Transmission Input Shaft Pilot Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

1. Using (B) Impact Slide Hammer and (C) Puller and remove the (A) transmission input shaft pilot bearing. 

Installation 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 12: Installing Transmission Input Shaft Pilot Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

1. Using the (B) Pilot Bearing Replacer, install the (A) transmission input shaft pilot bearing.  

RING GEAR 

Removal 

NOTE:

The transmission input shaft pilot bearing can only be installed with the 
seal facing the transmission. The transmission input shaft pilot bearing is 
pregreased and does not require additional lubrication. A new 
transmission input shaft pilot bearing must be installed whenever it is 
removed.

WARNING:

This procedure should be carried out only by a properly equipped and 
experienced acetylene torch operator. To avoid personal injury, tongs 
must be used or asbestos gloves worn when handling the heated flywheel 
ring gear.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup