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.

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

3. Connect the reverse lamp electrical connector.

4. Connect the wiring harness to the transmission.

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

6. Install the clutch release lever cover and bolt.

7. Install the transmission crossmember and the bolts.

8. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.

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

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.

14. Install the lower gearshift lever and the bolts.

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

16. Install the upper gearshift lever and the bolts.

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

18. Install the gearshift lever knob.

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 ...
Exhaust System
Torque Specifications
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Other materials:
Torque Converter (Description and Operation)
The torque converter transmits and multiplies torque. The torque
converter is a four-element device:
impeller assembly
turbine assembly
reactor assembly
clutch and damper assembly
The standard torque converter components operate as follo ...
Refrigerant Identification Testing
Special Tool(s)
Refrigerant Identifier with Air-
Radicator
198-00003 or equivalent
1. NOTE: An A/C refrigerant analyzer must be used to identify gas
samples taken directly from the
refrigeration system or storage containers prior to recoveri ...
Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning
1. CAUTION: Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid
additives or cleaning
agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission
components to fail;
this will effect the operation of the transmission.
Conduct backflushing with a sui ...
