Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Countershaft Bearing

Special Tool(s)

Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or equivalent
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.

Countershaft Bearing

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

Countershaft Bearing

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

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:

    Output Shaft
    Special Tool(s) Pinion Bearing Cone Remove 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or Equivalent Spiral Snap Ring Replacer 308-096 (T85P-7025-A) Disassembly 1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the third/fourth gear synchronizer asse ...

    Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    Removal 1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section. 2. Remove the 16 hydraulic lash adjusters. 3. Inspect the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Section. Installation 1. To ins ...

    Bearing Whine
    Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...