Description of the clutch design All Focus models with a manual gearbox use a single-plate dry clutch - a simple and practical design. For the enthusiast, the single-plate dry clutch has a drawback,...
Clutch and its components Engine flywheel: the flywheel is screwed to the crankshaft to prevent twisting. Clutch disc (driven disc): is mounted with the possibility of axial displacement and is...
This is how the clutch works Clutch clearance: as long as the clutch pedal is not depressed, the release bearing maintains a distance from the disc spring of the clutch pressure plate. As the...
Checking the clutch You will unmistakably recognize a worn (slipping) clutch when accelerating the car in high gear or driving in the mountains. The engine runs at high speeds, but the...
Does the clutch disengage completely? If you hear a grinding or creaking noise when shifting into a higher gear, it is often because the clutch is no longer disengaging properly. Perform the following check...
Driving with leaky clutch hydraulics In case the clutch hydraulics "leak" on the road (leaky slave/master cylinder, burst hose, air in the hydraulic system), we will give you some tips on how to get to the...
Main gear — design description The gearbox and final drive, together with the differential, are housed in a common housing in the Focus. The power from the engine to the gearbox is transmitted through...
Main gear and drive shafts Main gear: is located with a synchronizing transmission (differential) and a mechanical or automatic gearbox in one housing. The differential box also contains four...
Checking the drive shaft seals Securely raise the front of the vehicle so that the wheels hang freely. Turn the steering wheel left and right until it stops. Turn the outer wheel by hand and check the...
If the drive shaft makes noise Of course, the service life of the drive shafts also depends on your riding style. Avoid sprint starts with the front wheels turned and the drive wheels spinning....
Dismantling and installation of the drive shaft New or exchange shafts are always supplied with protective cages, which protect the joints from being overtightened during transport. Remove the cages only after...
Replacing the drive joint cuff Hinge joint cuffs are often as durable as drive shafts. However, sharp, knife-like stones, for example, can damage them. Ford and specialty stores offer repair kits for...