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:

Piston
Material Item Specification Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153- H Disassembly 1. Press the piston pin out of the connecting rod and piston assembly. 2. Remove the connecting rod from the piston. 3. ...

Driveshaft - Cobra
Material Item Specification Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G351-A5 (type II) Silicone Lubricant (Aerosol) F5AZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. NOTE: To aid disass ...

Installation
1. Position the side rail and install the bolts. 2. NOTE: Tighten the bottom bolt first. Connect the mounting bracket and install the bolts. 3. NOTE: Line up the marks in the number four bow. Tighten the bolt. 4. Connect the number two and number three ...