Section 08-01: Clutch/Pressure Plate
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Ring Gear, Flywheel
Removal
Remove flywheel (6375) as outlined.
Support flywheel on a flat and stable stand that will allow ring gear to separate from flywheel .
Use welding gloves and safety goggles.
Expand ring gear by evenly heating it with an acetylene torch.
Use a brass drift and hammer to drive the ring gear off flywheel . Tap ring gear evenly to prevent binding.
Installation
Expand the replacement ring gear by heating gear on a flat metal surface. Keep torch moving to prevent hot spots.
Use welding gloves and goggles or tongs and safety goggles to place ring gear on the flywheel .
Use a brass drift and hammer to drive ring gear onto flywheel . Tap gear evenly to prevent binding.