Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear Howl and Whine

Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout

NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft itself. The forged (unmachined) part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This alone will not ...

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. ...

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Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provide ...

Sensor - Front
Removal 1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 2. Remove the inner fender splash shield. 1. Remove the inner fender splash shield push pins. 2. Remove the inner fender splash shield screw. 3. Remove the inner fender splash shield. 3. Remove the front ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. 2. Drain the engine cooling system. 3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold RH in this section. 4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, re ...