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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Pinpoint Test I: LFC 33/DTC B1933 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance High
Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the resistance of the passenger air bag ignitor by measuring the resistance between pins 6 and 7. If the RCM detects high resistance between these pins, it will store a diagnostic trouble cod ...

Component Tests
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve 1. Open the hood. 2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring. NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise. Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time. 3. Inspect the IAC valv ...

Transmission (ASSEMBLY)
Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) Rubber Tip Air Nozzle 100-D009 (D93L-7000-A) Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor 307-351 (T97L-70010-A) Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-1 ...