Transmission/Clutch TSB

[hissingcobra]

I would say that 90% of my driving is stop and go driving as I live in the city. I don't know much about clutches, but I recently noticed that sometimes when starting in first gear I hear a weird squeak like noise. Also my friend drove my car and said my shifter felt all over the place and that my clutch did feel a little weird. Something that I should be worried about?

 

[chuckstang]

I would say that 90% of my driving is stop and go driving as I live in the city. I don't know much about clutches, but I recently noticed that sometimes when starting in first gear I hear a weird squeak like noise. Also my friend drove my car and said my shifter felt all over the place and that my clutch did feel a little weird. Something that I should be worried about?

My car does the same thing with the same noise

 

[RSH427R]

Wish I wouldn't of put a close date on this poll :shrug:

 

[RSH427R]

what would be some of the symptoms for this? i have an 08'.

TSB
08-16-4 SHELBY GT500 - CLUTCH DRAG

Publication Date: July 28, 2008

FORD: 2007-2009 Mustang


ISSUE:
Some 2007-2009 Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles may exhibit the following clutch/transmission symptoms: hard to disengage or engage 1st and reverse, hard to shift any gear, gear grinding during shifts any gear, vehicle creeps with trans in gear and clutch pedal fully depressed without brake pedal application, clutch slippage in gear with clutch pedal released, hiss noise with clutch pedal fully depressed (hiss on clutch pedal release is normal for GT500 clutch material). These symptoms may be due to flywheel distortion caused by excessive heat build-up during unique traffic conditions (example: severe stop/go urban driving). The distortion of the flywheel may prevent complete disengagement of the clutch. The system is designed for performance driving conditions.



Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company

 

[MeetMeAtThePark]

this is probably a stupid question but....do they replace the clutch and the transmission or just the clutch or what?

 

[RSH427R]

this is probably a stupid question but....do they replace the clutch and the transmission or just the clutch or what?

They replace the clutch, flywheel and rebuild the transmission. Here is the rest of the TSB.

ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO VEHICLES WITH PRIOR REPAIRS, AS WELL AS THOSE WITH MINOR MODIFICATIONS, EXHIBITING ABOVE SYMPTOMS.



NOTE: THE GT500 CLUTCH SHOULD BE DIAGNOSED/REMOVED/REPLACED AS A COMPLETE ASSEMBLY ONLY. DO NOT TAKE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY APART.



Remove, drain, disassemble and clean the transmission per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-03C.
Remove and replace input shaft and all synchronizer assemblies per WSM, Section 308-03C.
Assemble the transmission per WSM, Section 308-03C.
Remove clutch disc and plate assembly and pilot bearing per WSM, Section 308-01.
Remove and replace flywheel per WSM, Section 303-01C. Discard old bolts and use bolts provided in flywheel kit.
Install new pilot bearing per WSM, Section 308-01.
Install new clutch disc and plate assembly per online WSM, Section 308-01 (vehicles with solid design flywheel). Discard old bolts and use bolts provided in clutch kit. Tighten bolts to 89 lb-in (10 N-m) in a star pattern. Tighten an additional 90 degrees in a star pattern.
Apply a small amount of Motorcraft® PTFE Lubricant to the clutch hub splines per WSM, Section 308-01.
Install the transmission per WSM, Section 308-03C.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
7R3Z-6375-B Flywheel Kit
7R3Z-7L596-A Clutch Kit
7R3Z-7C391-A Trans Kit
XG-8 Motorcraft® PTFE Lubricant
XT-5-QM Motorcraft® MERCON V-Transmission Fluid
PM-1-C Motorcraft® High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
XG-1-C Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
TA-30 Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and Sealant
TA-25 Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer
F6ZZ-7600-A Pilot Bearing
1R3Z-7052-AA Transmission Input Shaft Oil Seal


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
081604A 2007-2009 Mustang GT500: Replace The Input Shaft, Synchronizer Assemblies, Clutch Disc And Plate Assembly, Pilot Bearing and, Flywheel Includes Time To Remove And Install Transmission (Do Not Use With 7003A, 7003A2, 7003A3, 7003A6, 1007D7, 5212B) 7.4 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6375 69

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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

 

[hissingcobra]

My car does the same thing with the same noise

so do you think its the TSB? would it cause for the shifter to feel all over the place as my friend had told me? what should i do?:shrug:

 

[chuckstang]

so do you think its the TSB? would it cause for the shifter to feel all over the place as my friend had told me? what should i do?:shrug:

Has your car previously been touched before?

The reason I ask is because my car was fine until I had the TSB done.

Unless you personally know the tech and the work he does, I would never again let anyone touch my car.

It's tough for me to say what you should do because I didnt have the issues you speak of until I had the TSB done.

 

[hissingcobra]

no i havent touched anything to do with the clutch. the noise happens when i start off in 1st gear probably about 2 times a day. as i said before i live in the city and its non stop stop and go traffic everywhere. so im sure that has caused stress to the clutch and flywheel. but i havent had any real issues like grinding gears or slipping. i guess ill wait and see. but im with you man i really dont trust anyone with my car at all.