OEM 2008 Ford Ranger Clutch Disc

2008 Ford Ranger Clutch Disc Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch disc and pressure plate on 2008 Ford Ranger?

  A: Processing the clutch disc and pressure plate requires transmission removal as the first step. The installation of the clutch disc and pressure plate must have even bolt removal to protect the diaphragm spring from permanent damage while avoiding complete clutch release failure. The clutch pressure plate should be marked for reference to the flywheel before uninstalling the bolts along with pressure plate and disc. Check the transmission input shaft pilot bearing for misalignment and looseness against the crankshaft of gasoline engines or the flywheel of diesel engines while also examining scoring damage or discoloration along with wear patterns and broken rollers and seal damage or lubricant leakage; substitute the bearing in case of any detected problems. Emery cloth should smooth the clutch disc friction surface but the disc requires inspection for oil and grease effects as well as worn or loose rivets at the hub and broken springs and splines with wear or rust; purchase a new clutch disc if identification of these issues occurs. Assess the friction surface on the clutch pressure plate by cleaning it with a suitable solvent and check both friction levers for excessive wear as well as their comparative wear rates. Also inspect the surface for signs presenting as scoring, burning, heat damage and warpage or dishing; replace the pressure plate if findings show significant issues. Inspection of the flywheel clutch surface should be done after cleaning and the inspection should check for surface cracks, heat checks, glazing, scoring, scratches and grooves. The surface can be fixed through light sanding with emery cloth or fine-grade (400 grit) sandpaper stroking parallel to machine lines. A thorough inspection of flywheel or ring gear must identify any damaged teeth that are worn broken or crumbled. Lubricate the input shaft pilot bearing with grease prior to adjusting the clutch pressure plate by finger pressure until the adjusting ring becomes free before rotating it counterclockwise to compress tension springs while maintaining position before releasing the fingers to keep the adjusting ring in its reset position. A proper clutch aligner allows you to place the clutch disc onto the flywheel. If you are reusing the clutch pressure plate and flywheel together, apply marks from removal for alignment. A suitable aligner helps the clutch disc and clutch pressure plate into proper position. After installing the bolts tighten them through a star-pattern sequence to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). The first installation step involves connecting the hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder before transmitting the engine.