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WIKD500 is in Surgery Right Now :(

wickedstangs

wickedstangs

Chula Vista, CA
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All, please pray for WIKD500 she is going under the knife tomorrow hope all is well.

Well due to all the HP my clutch finally gave out :( I contacted RPMM and asked for a good price for the installation and there price is awesome :rock: Greg called me and said hey have you check on your TSB on the clutch.. I did about 5 or 6 months ago and my car did not fall with in the time frame. Well I decided to check again and sure enough a new TSB for the 2009 Shelby is out on the clutch.:

A friend of mine gave me a copy of the 4th revised Clutch Drag TSB 10-3-8.

This one supersedes TSB 09-19-11 and it removes the production fix date and it updates the service procedure and parts list.

Looks like cars built after 9/1/08 can now get the repair done as well.

The added the replacement of the CSC (Clutch Slave Cylinder) to the parts list too.

They are now saying that the PCM must be reprogrammed after the new clutch is installed with the latest calibration.

The PDF file is too big to load and I do not have a scanner so these photos of the TSB will have to do.

TSB
10-3-8

* SHELBY GT500 - CLUTCH DRAG

Publication Date: February 12, 2010
FORD:2007-2009 Mustang

This article supersedes TSB 09-19-11 to remove the production fix date, update the Service Procedure and Part List.

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 all gears, vehicle creeps with transmission in gear and clutch pedal fully depressed without brake pedal application. These symptoms may be caused by the clutch not disengaging fully when the clutch pedal is fully depressed. This may be due to flywheel distortion caused by excessive heat build-up during unique traffic conditions (example: severe stop/go urban driving, excessive clutch slipping). The clutch system is designed for performance driving conditions.

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

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Located at the end of the procedure are Figures 1, 2 and 3 which show the typical appearance of a flywheel and clutch that has been damaged due to overheating of the clutch. Figures 4, 5 and 6 show the typical appearance of a good flywheel and clutch.

This procedure does not apply to or correct the normal characteristics of the twin-disc cera-metallic clutch used in the Shelby GT500 vehicle or normal wear. The twin disc cera-metallic clutch incorporates racing technology to combine a low inertia assembly with a very durable friction material with high torque capability. Depending on your driving technique, the smoothness of how the clutch reacts to clutch engagements may be different from other vehicles that use a single disc clutch system. Also refer to pages 8 and 9 of the GT500 Owner Guide Supplement for additional information.
Normal Operating Characteristics Of The Twin Disc Cera-metallic Clutch
* Clutch chatter/shudder when engaging the clutch.
* Narrow or abrupt engagement point.
* Hiss upon clutch engagement or disengagement.
* Transmission gear rollover noise at idle.
* Gear rattle noise at very low speeds when in 1st or 2nd gear.
* Normal wear.

Diagnosis And Service Procedure Update
Based on engineering analysis of all of the returned transmission components replaced when performing the prior TSBs, it has been determined that the synchronizer assemblies and transmission input shafts do not exhibit any abnormal wear that would require transmission component replacements.

A diagnostic procedure has been developed to confirm that the transmission synchronizers are operating properly and prevent any unnecessary transmission repairs.
Transmission Synchronizer Diagnosis Procedure

The following procedure is to be used to determine if the synchronizer assemblies in the transmission may have been damaged by attempting to operate the vehicle with a dragging clutch.

* Set parking brake.
* Transmission in neutral.
* Start engine and allow it to idle.
* Clutch engaged - pedal fully released.
* Attempt to shift transmission into first gear by firmly pushing shift lever approximately 5-10 lb-ft (22-45 N-m) force for 2-3 seconds.
* If the synchronizers are okay, the transmission will not make any clash or grinding noise. You will not be able to move the gearshift lever into the selected gear (the synchronizer will block out gear engagement) and the engine RPM will decrease slightly.
* Repeat the synchronizer test (Step 5 and 6) on all of the other forward gears.
o If the transmission passes the synchronizer test, the transmission will not require additional service; proceed with clutch/flywheel replacement only. Refer to Clutch Replacement procedure.
o If clash/grinding noise is found when performing the synchronizer diagnostic, the transmission will need to be repaired along with the replacement of the clutch. Refer to Transmission Repair procedure.

Clutch Replacement
* Remove the transmission per 2010 Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-03C.
* Remove and replace flywheel per 2010 WSM, Section 303-01C. Discard old bolts and use new bolts.
* Install new pilot bearing per 2010 WSM, Section 308-01.
* Install new clutch disc and plate assembly per 2010 WSM, Section 308-01. Using new bolts.
* Apply a small amount of Motorcraft® PTFE Lubricant to the clutch hub splines per 2010 WSM, Section 308-01.
* Install new clutch slave cylinder and hydraulic line per 2010 WSM, Section 308-02.
* Install the transmission per 2010 WSM, Section 308-03C.
* Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming.

Transmission Repair
* Remove, drain, disassemble and clean the transmission per 2010 WSM, Section 308-03C.
* Remove and replace input shaft and all synchronizer assemblies per 2010 WSM, Section 308-03C.
* Assemble the transmission per 2010 WSM, Section 308-03C.
* Install the transmission per 2010 WSM, Section 308-03C.
* Refer to PCM Reprogramming.

PCM Reprogramming
The PCM must be reprogrammed after the clutch is replaced. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 65.07 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.1 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

PART NUMBERPART NAMEAR3Z-6375-AFlywheelAR3Z-7B546-AClutch7R3Z-7C391-BTransmission KitXG-8Motorcraft® PTFE LubricantXT-5-QMMotorcraft® MERCON® V Automatic Transmission FluidPM-1-CMotorcraft® High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake FluidXG-1-CMotorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseTA-30Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and SealantTA-25Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerF6ZZ-7600-APilot Bearing1R3Z-7052-AATransmission Input Shaft Oil SealAR3Z-7A508-AClutch Slave CylinderAR3Z-7A512-AClutch Slave TubeN808969-S100Clutch Bolt (6 required)F6ZZ-6379-AAFlywheel Bolt (8 required)


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.

OPERATIONDESCRIPTIONTIME100308A2007-2009 Mustang GT500: Replace The Clutch Disc And Plate Assembly; Pilot Bearing, Slave Cylinder And Flywheel. Includes Time To Remove And Install Transmission, Perform The Synchronizer Diagnosis, And Reprogram The PCM (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)4.2 Hrs.100308B2007-2009 Mustang GT500: Replace The Input Shaft; Synchronizer Assemblies, Clutch Disc And Plate Assembly; Pilot Bearing, Slave Cylinder And Flywheel. Includes Time To Remove And Install Transmission, Perform The Synchronizer Diagnosis, And Reprogram The PCM (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
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wickedstangs

wickedstangs

Chula Vista, CA
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This is the cheapest Clutch I can find for my SHELBY :(
mustangtuning_2123_308155503

1299.99

Here is the one I getting next when my car is out of warranty..
SFG5SST.jpg

1329.00
 
wickedstangs

wickedstangs

Chula Vista, CA
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GT500 owners who got the last TSB 09-19-11 missed the new added CSC (clutch slave cylinder)

Clutch-TrannyReplacementparts117.jpg
 
northerncountry

northerncountry

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you knew that this would happen hope the Wicked 500 is back on the street soon and scaring the Honda's LOL we all know that RPMM will do the job right and give us the best price. THANKS RPMM!!!!
 
blackstallion06

blackstallion06

Everrett Wa. Soon to be St. Louis MO.
Donator
I still have my clutch sitting in box on work bench adventually I will get with CWO and get it installed lol
 
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Mustangcwo

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You should have a dual friction, $5000 clutch in that car. That's right, you never went back to Southland Clutch to have the "FREE ONE" installed....:nonono:
 
wickedstangs

wickedstangs

Chula Vista, CA
Staff member
Administrator
Mustangcwo said:
You should have a dual friction, $5000 clutch in that car. That's right, you never went back to Southland Clutch to have the "FREE ONE" installed....:nonono:
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Don't remind me... Now I have bad news FORD just called and the clutch did not arrive:( They will see if it will get here tomorrow.....
 
yosemiddysam

yosemiddysam

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Dumbass lmao. You should have gotten the free one!!!!!! Mine is still holding on but barely............
 
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