Clutch - MTX-75 Premature Clutch Failure
TSB 06-24-1011/20/06
MTX-75 PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE
FORD:
2003-2006 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 05-25-6 to update the service parts.
ISSUE
Some 2003-2006 Focus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Duratec engine and MTX-75 manual transaxle may exhibit poor clutch pedal return or premature clutch disc wear or failure. This may be caused by clutch disc delamination, breakage or failure.
ACTION
Inspect and repair clutch system as necessary.
Refer to the following Service Procedure.
NOTE
PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL PRESSED) AT VEHICLE SPEEDS GREATER THAN 15 MPH (24 KM/H) MAY CAUSE CLUTCH DISC DELAMINATION OR BREAKAGE (CLUTCH DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ENGAGED FOR DAMAGE TO OCCUR).
NOTE
VERIFY THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF VEHICLE ABUSE, FOR EXAMPLE, UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR AND/OR VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS. CLUTCH SYSTEM WEAR OR FAILURE CAUSED BY VEHICLE ABUSE IS NOT A WARRANTABLE REPAIR. REFER TO THE WARRANTY AND POLICY MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Inspect clutch pedal return spring for proper function. Service only as necessary.
2. Inspect clutch master cylinder for proper function or leaks. Service only as necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-00 for diagnostic information and 308-02 for service information. If clutch system is still not operating correctly proceed to Step 3.
3. Remove transaxle. Refer to WSM, Section 308-03.
4. Inspect clutch slave cylinder/release bearing for proper function or leaks. Service only as necessary. Refer to WSM, Section 308-00 for diagnostic information and 308-02 for service information.
5. Inspect flywheel, transaxle, and transaxle input shaft for damage. Service only as necessary. Refer to WSM, Section 308-00.
6. Inspect clutch disc and pressure plate for wear or damage. If wear or damage is present replace the clutch disc and pressure plate. Refer to WSM, Section 308-01.
NOTE
THE CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE MUST BOTH BE REPLACED IF EITHER PART IS WORN OR DAMAGED AS THE NEW PARTS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ORIGINAL CLUTCH DISC OR PRESSURE PLATE IN THE VEHICLE. DO NOT GREASE THE TRANSAXLE INPUT SHAFT SPLINES UPON REINSTALLATION OF THE CLUTCH DISC, PRESSURE PLATE OR TRANSAXLE. GREASING THE TRANSAXLE INPUT SHAFT SPLINES MAY RESULT IN CLUTCH COMPONENT DAMAGE.
7. Install transaxle. Refer to WSM, Section 308-03.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
MT062410 Use SLIS Operations If Actual
Available; Claim Additional Time
Diagnosis Or Labor
Performed As Actual Time
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7550 42
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