Section 08-00: Clutch System, Service | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Bronco Equipped with Manual Transmission Workshop Manual |
The purpose of the clutch is to connect and disconnect a manually operated transmission and the remainder of the powertrain system from the engine. This permits starting and stopping the vehicle and shifting.
The clutch consists of a clutch disc (7550) splined to the input shaft (7017) of the transmission (7003), the clutch pressure plate (7563) and clutch slave cylinder assembly.
Other internal clutch parts are a transmission input shaft pilot bearing (needle type) mounted in the rear face of the crankshaft which supports the end of the input shaft. The roller bearings are designed for long life and require no lubrication unless the clutch assembly is serviced.
For more information, refer to Section 08-01 and Section 08-02.