How to service and repair the clutch pressure plate on Mercury Cougar?

Start clutch pressure plate repair by removing the flywheel dowels while protecting both dowel holes and the flywheel's surrounding surfaces from damage. Instal dowels in open holes with drift pins while blind holes require locking pliers. When installing the flywheel dowels drive them squarely into position until they reach complete seating yet maintain careful protection of adjacent surfaces. A brass or plastic mallet serves as the appropriate tool during this step to prevent surface damage.

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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: FOCZ7563B
$71.32 MSRP: $97.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure; Clutch Kit
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1991-1996 | LTS | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: F5RZ7563A
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- Other Name: Plate & Cover; Clutch Kit; Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mystique | 1995-1996 | Base, GS, GS Spree, LS, LS Young America | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: 4R3Z-7563-B
$174.53 MSRP: $237.50
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- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pedal; Clutch Kit
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Capri | 1986
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: YS8Z-7563-AA
$139.69 MSRP: $203.33
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- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure; Clutch Kit
- Manufacturer Note: 200 H.P., HO (high output)
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 2000-2002 | Base, S, V6 | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: F7RZ-7563-VA
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- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure; Clutch Kit
- Manufacturer Note: 2.5L
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 1999-2002 | Base, S, V6 | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Mystique | 1997-2000 | GS, LS | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: F7RZ-7563-EA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pedal; Clutch Kit; Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure
- Manufacturer Note: 2.0L
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 1999-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Mystique | 1997-2000 | GS, LS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: F5RZ-7563-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pedal; Clutch Kit; Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure
- Manufacturer Note: 2.0L
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mystique | 1995-1996 | Base, GS, GS Spree, LS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: E93Z-7563-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pedal; Clutch Kit; Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure
- Manufacturer Note: HSC
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Topaz | 1990-1991 | GS, GS AWD, LS, LS AWD, LTS, LTS AWD, Sport, Sport AWD, XR5, XR5 AWD | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: 6S4Z-7L596-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Clutch Repair; Clutch Kit; Clutch
- Replaces: 2S4Z-7L596-AA, 6S4Z-7563-C, 6S4Z-7550-E, F7CZ-7550-AB, F7CZ-7563-AB
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1997-1999 | GS, LS, Trio | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: 6S4Z-7563-D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pedal; Clutch Kit
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1991-1996 | Base, Trio | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
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Mercury Pressure Plate Part Number: 4S2Z7563AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Clutch Pressure; Clutch Kit
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Topaz | 1992-1994 | GS, LS, LTS, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

Mercury Pressure Plate

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The spring-loaded steel face, which clamps the clutch disc to the flywheel and directs engine torque and releases it during gear changes, is known as the Mercury Pressure Plate. Constructed since 1938, Mercury developed a following due to its combination of privacy in the cabin and sharp styling that never seemed overcharged. Balanced steering feel, refined damping, and generous legroom were the brand values, and long journeys were shorter. Muffling of sound ensured that the roar on the road was minimal and conversations could be done at highway pace. Within, there were easy-to-follow controls and clear gauges that first-time drivers were more at home. Chairs with cushions, heavier door seals, and a firmer firewall help eliminate vibration and increase the life of parts and fatigue. Since the feedback on the clutch system was not as harsh, the Pressure Plate was also more durable in terms of daily abuse in stop and go. That emphasis continued to make Mercury cars as solid as they seemed to travel mile after mile, and Mercury also gave shoppers a strong body panel that had been known to resist rattles even after many miles on the road. Once the moment to replace the Pressure Plate has come, slide heavy jack stands under the frame, pull the driveshaft, and then unbolt the transmission until it slides under the bellhousing. The clutch disc should be marked facing upwards, the flywheel wiped with brake cleaner, and the new Pressure Plate clamped on the dowels in a finger-tight fit to prevent cross threads. Evenly snug the bolts in a star pattern, turning a quarter turn at a time until all the bolts are connected, release the bearing, stab the gearbox home, connect hydraulics, and check pedal height so your Mercury continues to bite on spec at every shift.

Mercury Pressure Plate Parts and Q&A

Pressure Plate
F7RZ-7563-VA
Q: How to service and repair the clutch pressure plate on Mercury Cougar?
A:
Start clutch pressure plate repair by removing the flywheel dowels while protecting both dowel holes and the flywheel's surrounding surfaces from damage. Instal dowels in open holes with drift pins while blind holes require locking pliers. When installing the flywheel dowels drive them squarely into position until they reach complete seating yet maintain careful protection of adjacent surfaces. A brass or plastic mallet serves as the appropriate tool during this step to prevent surface damage.