Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission (Installation)

Material

Item Specification
DEXRON III (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent DEXRON III
Pipe Sealant with Teflon D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent WSK-M2G350- A2
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C, K or T or equivalent ESA-M1C75-B

1. NOTE: Before installing the transmission, the ball stud, clutch release lever and the input shaft must be cleaned and lubricated with grease.

Position the transmission to the clutch adapter housing. Install the eight transmission-to-clutch adapter housing bolts.

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2. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

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3. Connect the reverse lamp electrical connector.

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4. Connect the wiring harness to the transmission.

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5. Connect the clutch release cable to the clutch release fork.

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6. Install the clutch release lever cover and bolt.

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7. Install the transmission crossmember and the bolts.

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8. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.

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9. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors to the crossmember.

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10. CAUTION: Align the index marks on the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft.

Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section.

11. Fill the transmission to capacity with the specified transmission fluid. Apply sealant to the fill plug threads and install the fill plug.

  • The total fill capacity is 3.9L (4.1 qt).

12. Lower the vehicle.

13. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector.

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14. Install the lower gearshift lever and the bolts.

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15. Install the lower gearshift lever boot and the bolts.

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16. Install the upper gearshift lever and the bolts.

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17. Connect the cigar lighter electrical connector. Install the console panel gearshift plate.

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18. Install the gearshift lever knob.

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