Clutch - Growling Noise and Vibration

Article No.
94-20-7

10/05/94

^ NOISE - "GROWLING" - FROM CLUTCH WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS RELEASED AT 3500 RPM'S OR MORE ON GT MODELS WITH A 5.0L ENGINE AND T5OD TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 4/25/94

^ VIBRATION - WHENEVER CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR RELEASED AT 3500 RPM'S OR MORE ON GT MODELS WITH A 5.0L ENGINE AND A T50D TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 4/25/94

^ CLUTCH - NOISE - "GROWLING" NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT 3500 RPM'S OR MORE ON GT MODELS WITH A 5.0L ENGINE AND A T50D TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 4/25/94

FORD:
1994 MUSTANG

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "growling" noise and/or vibration when the clutch pedal is depressed or released at 3500 RPM's or more.

ACTION:
Install an isolator/damper assembly to the clutch release lever. Refer to the following service procedure.

1. Using an assistant to depress the clutch pedal, raise the vehicle and remove the clutch release lever dust shield.

2. Have an assistant depress the clutch pedal fully to the floor and hold it down.

3. While the clutch pedal is depressed, install the isolator/damper assembly (F4ZZ-7C530-A) from the rear at the cable end of the lever.

4. Place the stud from the isolator/damper assembly through the existing hole in the release lever.

5. Have the assistant release the clutch. Install the retaining nut to the stud and torque to 20-25 N-m (14-18 lb.ft.).

6. Reinstall clutch release lever dust shield.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F4ZZ-7C530-A Isolator/Damper Assembly C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
942007A Install Vibration Damper 0.4 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7515 56

OASIS CODES: 506000, 597997, 703100