Section 08-01: Clutch/Pressure Plate | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Bronco Equipped with Manual Transmission Workshop Manual |
The clutch is a single-plate, dry friction clutch disc (7550) with a diaphragm-style spring clutch pressure plate (7563). The clutch disc has a splined hub which attaches the clutch disc to the transmission input shaft (7017). A diaphragm spring is located between two fulcrum rings riveted to the clutch cover. The clutch operating mechanism consists of either a clutch release hub and bearing (7548), clutch release lever and external clutch slave cylinder, or an internal concentric clutch slave cylinder.
Other internal clutch parts are a transmission input shaft pilot bearing mounted in the crankshaft (6303) which supports the end of the input shaft. Bearings are designed for long life and require no lubrication.
NOTE: The clutch disc and clutch pressure plate for diesel engine-equipped vehicles is 310mm (12 inches).