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

Howling or whining of the ring gear and pinion is due to an incorrect gear pattern, gear damage or incorrect bearing preload.

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. ...

Other materials:

Audio Unit
Torque Specifications Audio System The Mustang is available with the following audio systems: M100 CD AM/FM CDX6-AM/FM with six CD in-dash MP3 single CD AM/FM (optional) The M100 system is equipped with four premium speakers. The CDX6 six ...

Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s) Head Mounting Fixture 303-D041 (D83L-500-B1) or Equivalent Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool 211-D025 (D90P-3290-A) or Equivalent Steering Gear Holding Fixture 211-D011 (D87P-3504-B) or Equivalent Material ...

Oil Pan
Special Tool(s) Compressor, Coil Spring 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Material Item Specification Metal Surface Cleaner F4 ...