How to replace the clutch?

2007 FORD MUSTANG
177,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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Can you provide some instructions?
Also, do i need to bleed the slave cylinder before installing it, if so, how?
Oct 15, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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Hello,

You will need to bleed the system after the install.
I have attached the clutch and slave cylinder replacement instructions below as well as bleeding procedure.

Please let me know if you need any other info like the transmission removal or any other information.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-standard-transmission-works
Oct 15, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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Can you tell me what the torque is for the flywheel bolts? Also, the new throw out bearing cane in pieces, do you know how to put it together? The boot, spring, bearing etc.
Nov 7, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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Flywheel bolts :80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)

So, the throw-out bearing did not come already assembled? Anytime I did one it was ready to go. I will see if I can find some schematics.
Nov 8, 2021 at 6:30 AM
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Is the brake master cylinder also used for the clutch fluid on these cars? Dot3 i guess.
Nov 15, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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Yes, that is correct DOT 3 brake fluid gets used as the clutch fluid.
Nov 15, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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That is weird. So if the brakes develop a leak i would lose both brakes and clutch?
Nov 15, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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No, you do not lose both. If you have just a clutch issue, that is the only system affected.

Roy
Nov 17, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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