Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Countershaft Bearing
Special Tool(s)
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Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or equivalent |
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Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-011 (T57L-4621-B) |
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Cut the outer cage, then remove the outer cage and rollers.

2. Using the special tool and a press, remove the inner bearing.

3. Using the special tools, install the new countershaft bearing.

Assembly
1. Carry out the following before reassembling:
Inspect the gears for broken or cracked teeth. Check for unusual wear
patterns.
Inspect the thrust washers for face wear, cracks, scoring and for s ...
Synchronizers
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies.
1. Scribe an alignment mark on the sliding sleeve and the hub for assembly
reference.
2. Remove the sliding sleev ...
Other materials:
Push Rods - Inspection
1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or
excessive wear. Install new
push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for
the procedure.
The push rods ca ...
Removal
1. Use a suitable suction device to lower the brake fluid level in
the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination, install new if worn to ...
Gearshift Lever and Boot
Material
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
3. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
4. Remove the screws and the inner shif ...


