Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1848

Fig. 9: Installing Clutch Pressure Plate
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4. Position the clutch pressure on three dowels.

1. Align the clutch pressure plate.

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Install the clutch pressure plate bolts.

2. Remove the Clutch Aligner.

5. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION - F150

PICKUP .

6. Operate the vehicle to check clutch operation.

BEARING

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 10: Identifying special tool(s)
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Removal

NOTE:

If damaged, install a new transmission input shaft pilot bearing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 11: Removing Transmission Input Shaft Pilot Bearing
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1. Using (B) Impact Slide Hammer and (C) Puller and remove the (A) transmission input shaft pilot bearing.

Installation

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 12: Installing Transmission Input Shaft Pilot Bearing
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1. Using the (B) Pilot Bearing Replacer, install the (A) transmission input shaft pilot bearing.

RING GEAR

Removal

NOTE:

The transmission input shaft pilot bearing can only be installed with the
seal facing the transmission. The transmission input shaft pilot bearing is
pregreased and does not require additional lubrication. A new
transmission input shaft pilot bearing must be installed whenever it is
removed.

WARNING:

This procedure should be carried out only by a properly equipped and
experienced acetylene torch operator. To avoid personal injury, tongs
must be used or asbestos gloves worn when handling the heated flywheel
ring gear.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Clutch - F150 Pickup