Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
- six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
- forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
- a reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized system.
- a shift interlock system prevents the engagement of more than one gear.
- a countershaft with two sections, the countershaft cluster and the countershaft extension. The countershaft cluster is serviced as an assembly, the countershaft extension components are serviced.
- two tapered roller bearings on the output shaft.
- two tapered roller bearings on the countershaft cluster.
- a tapered roller bearing on the input shaft.
- a tapered roller bearing on the countershaft extension.
- countershaft cluster endplay controlled by shims located in the transmission adapter plate.
- countershaft extension endplay controlled by shims located in the extension housing.
- input/output shaft endplay is controlled by shims located in the transmission adapter plate.
- removable wear pads on the shift forks.
- an aluminum main case, extension housing, adapter plate and clutch housing.
Transmission Identification
The transmission identification tag is located under the lower bolt that retains the extension housing to the main case.
The six speed (T56) transmission is available for the Mustang 4.6L (4V).
Transmission Identification
Manual Transaxle/Transmission - T56
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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Transmission Draining and Filling
Material
Item
Specification
DEXRON III (ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT-2-QDX
DEXRON III
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
Position a suitable drain pan under the ...
Other materials:
Leakage Inspection
CAUTION: Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque
beyond specifications.
This may cause damage to the case threads.
Check the fluid filler tube connection at the transmission case. If
leakage is found here, install a new
grommet.
Ch ...
Anti-Lock Control
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 42 , Anti-Lock Brake for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
73 Digita ...
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil until the
solenoid plunger is at the end of
its travel.
The ...