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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Axle Assembly
Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve. During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the suspens ...

Lifting
CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493). Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur i ...

Supply Manifold
Removal WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal in ...