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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 12 (CLUTCH CONTROLS SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDERREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Removal and Installation

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - T5OD , MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TR3650 or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TR6060 .
  2. Place the transmission on a workbench.
  3. Separate the clutch hydraulic tube connector from the clutch slave cylinder.
    Fig 1: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Connector
    G06382484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 clutch slave cylinder bolts. Pull the clutch slave cylinder outward and release the tube from the retaining clip.
  5. Inspect the clutch slave cylinder for the following:
    • Damaged boot
    • Leaking brake fluid
    • Worn or damaged release bearing
      • Rotate the release bearing while applying pressure. If the bearing rotation is rough, install a new clutch slave cylinder.
  6. Install a new retaining clip.
    Fig 2: Locating Retaining Clip
    G06382485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the clutch slave cylinder to the transmission, inserting the tube through the retaining clip. Install the 2 clutch slave cylinder bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  8. Install the clutch hydraulic tube connector.
    9. NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the hydraulic tube to the clutch hydraulic tube connector. When connecting the hydraulic tube, a click will be heard when the tube is correctly connected. Tug on the tube to make sure it is locked in the fitting.
  9. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - T5OD , MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TR3650 or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TR6060 .
  10. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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