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:

Evaporator Core Housing
Disassembly 1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Evaporator Core Housing in this section. 2. Remove the foam weather seal. 3. Remove the screws and remove the heater core. 4. Remove the screws and remove the A/C rec ...

Pinpoint Test C: LFC 29/DTC C1414 - Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code
Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the electrical state of pins 10, 13 and 14 to determine if it is installed on the correct vehicle. If the RCM detects an incorrect condition on any of these pins, it will store a diagnostic t ...

Cable and Bracket
Removal 1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the cable shift from the shifter lever and bracket and discard the clip. 3. Remove the bolt from the cable. 4. Remove the bolt from the cable. 5. ...