Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gearshift Rail Bushing
Special Tool(s)
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Universal Puller Set 303-DS005 (D80L-100-A) or equivalent |
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Installer, Shift Rail Bushing 308-244 (T96P-7025-F) |
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Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) |
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Using the special tools, remove the gearshift rail bearing from the transmission case. Discard the bearing.

2. Using the special tool, install the main shift rail bearing.

Synchronizers
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies.
1. Scribe an alignment mark on the sliding sleeve and the hub for assembly
reference.
2. Remove the sliding sleev ...
Gearshift Rail and Fork
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the split pin.
Slide the shift fork from
the shift rail.
2. Remove the gearshift fork inserts.
3. CAUTION: Sup ...
Other materials:
Assembly
1. Install the new O-ring.
2. Assemble the gear shifter forks.
1. Install the gear shift plate into the gear shifter fork.
2. Install the gear shift fork inserts.
3. NOTE: Position the narrow side of the C-shaped gear selector
interlock sleeve in ...
Front Seat Cushion
Disassembly and Assembly
All vehicles
1. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track
in this section.
2. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat
Backrest in this
section.
Vehicles with powe ...
Reactivation Procedure
1. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed and
the air bag
modules reconnected when the system is reactivated to avoid non-deployment in a
collision, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool i ...



