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:

Thermostat - 3.8L
Material Item Specification Gasket Adhesive TA-6 or equivalent WSS-M2G408- A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine cool ...

Transmission (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s) Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Puller, Bearing 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) 2 or 3 Jaw Puller 205-D027 (D80L-1013-A) Remover, Mainshaft Bearing 308-058 (T77J-7025-H) ...

Forward Clutch Cylinder
Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent Compressor, Clutch Spring 307-096 (T81P-70235-A) Protector, Transmission Forward Clutch Outer Fluid Seal 307-423 M ...