1997 Ford Explorer Clutch Problem

1997 FORD EXPLORER
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THE TUCK
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Can someone out there help me with a problem I am having with my clutch. I have just replaced the clutch plate and cover plate. And now although its not slipping it is very hard to get in and out of gear. It did this to an extent before I replaced the parts and the problem hasn't been cured with the replacement. I have had it bled and the problem is slightly worse. Is the problem lightly to be the master cylinder or the slave cylinder??? The mechanic who bled the system says that the master cylinder is ok.

Is there any adjustment at the slave cylinder end??

Also does anyone know of a web site that I can use to get workshop manual information as well??

Thanks for any help that someone can give me, as already spent heaps of money on this problem, and I would like to see this problem solved.
Jan 13, 2006 at 7:45 AM

What to check next

Diagnostic guidance. Suggested checks and possible repairs are separate from the owner's reported results.

Return the vehicle for inspection of the unresolved shifting complaint and request the findings before choosing a master cylinder, slave cylinder or another clutch component.

Guidance references and applicability

Source: Original question and visible replies. Owner reports and other participants' experiences are distinguished. Next steps are editorial guidance for obtaining diagnosis or clarifying the reported findings; they are not a verified repair procedure or an independently confirmed component diagnosis.

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THE TUCK
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Hi has anyone out their got an answer for my problem. Thanks
Jan 14, 2006 at 6:58 AM
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DB554
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please tell me you changed your throw out bearing when you were in there cause that is what it sounds like to me.
Jan 15, 2006 at 8:27 AM
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THE TUCK
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Hi db554, thanks for your reply much appreciate your help. Our mechanic checked out the bearing and said it was ok before I put it all back together. Any other suggestions at all, anyones help on this is always appreciated as eventually someone out there may come up with what is wrong with something I may have missed. Thanks The Tuck
Jan 15, 2006 at 9:06 AM
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Discussion summary

1997 Ford Explorer Clutch Problem

A 1997 Ford Explorer remained difficult to shift into and out of gear after clutch replacement. The owner said the problem existed beforehand and became slightly worse after bleeding.

Reported outcome: No cause or completed repair was confirmed. The owner reported that the mechanic had inspected the release bearing and considered it acceptable.

The reply suggested a release bearing but supplied no supporting test results. The discussion did not answer the adjustment question or verify either hydraulic cylinder.

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