OEM 2009 Ford Mustang Pressure Plate

2009 Ford Mustang Pressure Plate Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove and replace the clutch disc and pressure plate for the 4.0L engine on 2009 Ford Mustang?

  A: The first step for clutch disc and pressure plate replacement of the 4.0L engine involves removing the transmission from the vehicle. You should equally loosen the six pressure plate bolts without damaging the clutch pressure plate. Make index marks on the pressure plate during removal if you plan to reuse the parts. Discard all pressure plate bolts after you have taken off both components. When using the original pressure plate you should install it according to the marks made during disassembly and always use fresh bolts on the pressure plate. First examine the flywheel before using a suitable clutch aligner to mount the clutch disc onto the flywheel surface followed by six new bolt installation into the pressure plate. Tighten the pressure plate bolts into a star pattern up to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) torque values. When installing the transmission on the engine begin by linking the clutch hydraulic tube to the slave cylinder followed by transmission installation and bleeding the clutch hydraulic system.