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:

Trim Panel - Quarter, Convertible
Special Tool(s) Safety Belt Bolt Bit 501-010 (T77L-2100-A) Removal and Installation 1. Lower the convertible top to the full down position. 2. Remove the rear seat cushion. 3. Remove the two bolts and the rear seat backrest. 4. Remove ...

Engine Mount
Special Tool(s) Support Bracket, Engine 303-639 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Alignment Tool, Subframe 502-004 ...

Gearshift Lever and Boot
Material Removal and Installation 1. Remove the gearshift lever knob. 2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever. 3. Remove the bolts and the shift lever. 4. Remove the screws and the inner shif ...