Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Case
Special Tool(s)
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Handle 205-D055 (D81L-4000-A) |
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Installer, Bearing Cup 204-039 (T77F-1217-B) |
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Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup 205-054 (T71P-4616-A) |
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Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal 205-155 (T80T-4000-Y) |
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the bolts and the guide plate.
- Inspect the plate for wear or damage. Install a new plate as necessary.
2. Remove the case magnets.
3. Remove the reverse lamp switch.
4. Using the special tools, remove the countershaft bearing cup.
5. Using a brass drift, remove mainshaft bearing cup.
6. Inspect the countershaft and mainshaft bearing cups for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
7. WARNING: Make sure protective eye wear is in place.
Clean the case with solvent and dry with compressed air. Clean and check the sealing surface for nicks or scratches. Inspect the case for cracks.
- If the case is cracked, install a new case. If the sealing surface has nicks or scratches, use a soft stone or crocus cloth to remove.
8. NOTE: If a new countershaft bearing is being installed, install a new bearing cup. Always install new bearings and cups in a set.
Using the special tools, install the countershaft bearing cup.
9. NOTE: If a new mainshaft bearing is being installed, install a new bearing cup. Always install new bearings and cups in a set.
Using the special tools, install the mainshaft bearing cup.
10. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Extension Housing
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Bearing Cup
204-039 (T77F-1217-B)
Adapter for 303-224 (Handle)
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the bolt and ...
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Remover/Inst ...
Other materials:
Torque Converter End Play Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
End Play Gauge, Torque
Converter
307-071 (T80L-7902-A) or
equivalent
1. Install the special tool into the torque converter pump ...
Installation
1. Install the bearing, snap ring, hub and dust shield. For additional
information, refer to Wheel
Hub-Cobra in this section.
2. Install the knuckle.
1. Position the knuckle on the lower suspension arm and bushing.
2. Install a new bolt and a new nut. Do ...
Manual climate control
A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents
and demister vents. You can use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on.
See Heated windows ...