Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1849

1. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL 

INFORMATION - F150 PICKUP 

Fig. 13: Identifying Flywheel Ring Gear

CAUTION: Tap the flywheel ring gear evenly to prevent binding.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

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2. Remove the flywheel ring gear from the flywheel. 

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Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear and use a brass drift to drive the flywheel ring gear from the 
flywheel.  

Installation 

1. Evenly heat the flywheel ring gear.  

2. Install the flywheel ring gear. 

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The bevel on the flywheel ring gear must face the rear of the flywheel.  

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Using a brass drift, install the flywheel ring gear onto the flywheel. 

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.

CAUTION: Do not heat the flywheel ring gear beyond 278°C (500°F). Use heat 

indicating crayons to prevent over-heating.

CAUTION: Keep the torch moving to prevent hot spots.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 14: Installing Flywheel Ring Gear 
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3. Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL 

INFORMATION - F150 PICKUP .  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

  

2003 TRANSMISSIONS

Clutch Controls - F150 Pickup 

SPECIFICATIONS 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Fig. 1: Clutch Controls General Specifications (1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch Controls - F150 Pickup

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch Controls - F150 Pickup