Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1852

Fig. 11: Removing Pushpins
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4. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

5. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic line from the slave cylinder.

WARNING:

The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off
prior to hoisting, jacking, or towing an air suspension vehicle. This
can be accomplished by turning off the rh kick panel area. Failure to
inflation of deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of
the vehicle during these operations.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch Controls - F150 Pickup

Fig. 12: Disconnecting Clutch Hydraulic Line
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6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir and clutch master cylinder.

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Rotate the clutch master cylinder 45 degrees clockwise.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch Controls - F150 Pickup

Fig. 13: Removing Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir & Clutch Master Cylinder
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. Clean all clutch master cylinder components.

9. Inspect the clutch master cylinder for:

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weak spring.

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damage to any reservoir components.

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damaged cups.

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scored piston.

Installation

CAUTION: Clean all rubber clutch master cylinder parts with Ford High

Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or
DOT 3 equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch Controls - F150 Pickup

1. Lightly clamp clutch master cylinder reservoir in a vise.

Fig. 14: Clamping Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir In A Vise
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2. Fill clutch master cylinder reservoir to full line.

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Use Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch Controls - F150 Pickup