Changing clutch in my Commuter car..

[Soon2bGT500]

I know this might not be the right area but i thought u guys could give me some great insight..

Just recently purchased a 02 v6 mustang from my parents not to long ago. The throwout bearing is ridiculously loud and the car shifts poor. I will be changing the clutch/flywheel this weekend,have all oem parts. can you guys point me in the right direction on a HOW-TO or any great pointers ill need.

Things i KNOW for sure-
Pull starter
pull shifter from the top
pull the driveline
drop the crossmember
possibly unbolt exhaust?

Anything else?!

 

[heffs03mach1]

deffinitely not the right area this is for gt500's only

 

[mblgjr]

Nope...not the right place.

But yes, you'll have to pull the driveshaft and exhaust.

The trans and bellhousing weigh a little over 100#; maybe 135ish max. Be prepared with a jack or you can bench it up/down obviously.

You'll need seveal extensions and a wiggler to get to some of the upper bellhousing bolts. Helps to have long, bony fingers or a skinny friend available...there may be a little more room on a 3.8 though. The starter bolts...you're usually better off to rub a buuunch of extensions and come in from the front over the Kmember.

Couple links for ya.

Clutch install write ups?! - Mustang Forums at StangNet

Clutch Upgrade - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine