Clutch - Vibration/Noise Felt In Clutch Pedal

Article No.
98-22-2

11/09/98

CLUTCH - VIBRATION/NOISE FELT IN CLUTCH
PEDAL WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHING CLUTCH PEDAL

FORD:
1991-98 MUSTANG

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to add a statement in the Action that the clutch disc and pressure plate do not need to be replaced unless signs of wear or damage are evident.

ISSUE
A vibration/noise may be felt on some vehicles when the clutch is engaged and your foot is lightly touching the clutch pedal. The vibration/noise will disappear once pressure is applied to the clutch pedal. This may be due to a reduction of grease within the throw-out bearing.

ACTION
Install a revised throw-out bearing. The revised bearing has an improved grease retention feature to help reduce the possibility of vibration/noise. The clutch disc does not need to be replaced unless there are obvious signs of damage. The pressure plate should be checked for finger height variation. If the finger height variation between the highest and lowest finger is less than 1 mm, the pressure plate should not be replaced unless there are obvious signs of damage. Refer to the appropriate Mustang Service Manual for removal and installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F7ZZ-7548-AA Throw-out Bearing

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 98-9-12

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-98 Model Year Vehicles, Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Model Year Vehicles

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

982202A Replace Throw-Out 2.6 Hrs.
Bearing - 1996-98 4.6L
MFI And 4.6L DOHO

982202B Replace Throw-Out 2.1 Hrs.
Bearing - 1994-98 3.8L;
1994-95 5.0L HO And 5.0L
SHP

982202C Replace Throw-Out 2.2 Hrs.
Bearing - 1991-93 SOL HO
And 1993 5.0L SHP

982202D Replace Throw-Out 1.7 Hrs.
Bearing - 1991-93 2.3L
OHC

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7548 42

OASIS CODES: 505000, 506000, 597997, 702000, 702100, 703000