Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Input Shaft and Bearing

Special Tool(s)

Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal 205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Puller, Bearing 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-004 (T53T-4621-B)
Adapter Set, Step Plate 205-DS011 (D80L-630-A)
Universal Puller Set 303-DS005 (D80L-100-A)

Disassembly and Assembly

Input Shaft and Bearing

 

Input Shaft and Bearing

1. CAUTION: Use a vise with brass jaws or wood blocks.

Secure the input shaft in a vise. Using the special tools and a slide hammer, remove the input shaft bearing cup.

  • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new bearing cup and bearing as necessary.

Input Shaft and Bearing

2. Using the special tool and a press, remove the input shaft front bearing.

Input Shaft and Bearing

3. Inspect the input shaft and bearing for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.

4. Using the special tools and a press, install a new input shaft bearing.

  • Lubricate the bearing with petroleum jelly.

Input Shaft and Bearing

5. Using a suitable driver and the press, install the input shaft bearing cup.

  • Lubricate the bearing cup with petroleum jelly.

Input Shaft and Bearing

    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) ...

    Output Shaft
    Special Tool(s) Puller, Bearing 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Adapter for 303-224 (Handle) 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Installer, Output Shaft Rear Bearing 308-401 ...

    Other materials:

    Valve Spring Strength
    Special Tool(s) Pressure Gauge, Valve/Clutch Spring 303-006 (TOOL-6513-DD) or equivalent 1. Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length. Refer to the appr ...

    Removal
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section. 4. Remove the air cle ...

    Steering Column Shaft
    Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be re ...