Ford 9L8Z-7B546-A
Pressure Plate

The first task to start clutch disc and pressure plate replacement consists of removing the transaxle. The Flywheel Holding Tool should be used to lock the flywheel into place with the engine. Examining the diaphragm spring fingers needs immediate attention because you will check for discoloration and examine each segment for breaks along with inspecting that both spring ends sit at an equal height. Caution is necessary since the clutch disc and pressure plate develop enough weight to drop when you remove their bolts which could lead to severe injuries. Unfasten the 6 bolts over an equal period while maintaining the pressure plate from damage until you can remove both the clutch pressure plate and disc. A suitable cleaning solution should clean the pressure plate friction surface before examining it for burn marks and looking for scores and checking flatness and ridges. Repair of the disc should be delayed when oil saturation is present as the rear engine crankshaft seal requires replacement before installing a new clutch disc. The clutch disc lining needs to have its minor imperfections cleaned using emery cloth until it requires replacement if the disc shows oil or grease saturation or worn or loose facings or warpage or loose rivets at the hub or wear or rust on the splines. An inspection of the clutch disc must evaluate its runout and wear condition. Use Clutch Aligner to put the clutch disc on the flywheel and position the clutch pressure plate onto the flywheel before securing the 6 bolts at 29 Nm (21 lb-ft) torque setting per specified order before rebuilding the transaxle.