Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Seal
Special Tool(s)
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Installer, Transmission Extension Housing Oil Seal 308-227 (T94P-7657-A) |
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Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) |
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Remover, Bushing 307-001 (TOOL-1175-AC) or Equivalent |
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle.
2. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft.
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing fluid seal.

Installation
1. Using the special tool, install the extension housing fluid seal.

2. CAUTION: Align the index marks.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Check the transmission fluid level, add fluid if necessary.
4. Lower the vehicle.
Bearings - Inspection
NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new
bearing.
1. Inspect the bearing for a bent cage.
2. Inspect bearings for galling (metal smears on roller ends).
Galling is caused ...
Other materials:
Torque Converter Cleaning And Inspection
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. If a new torque converter is being installed, continue with Substep 2 of
Step 2.
2. If a new torque converter is not being installed, the fol ...
Cleaning the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash.
• Do not use a commercial or high-pressure wand on the surface or
edge of stripes and graphics. This can cause damage to the film and
cause th ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications
before checking journal
clearance.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
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