Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Countershaft Bearing
Special Tool(s)
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Bearing Replacer 308-061 (T77J-7025-L) |
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Front Bearing Replacer 308-062 (T77J-7025-M) |
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Mainshaft Front Bearing Replacer 308-081 (T82T-7003-DH) |
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Pinion Bearing Cone Remover 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or Equivalent |
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Pinion Bearing Cone Replacer 205-011 (T57L-4621-B) |
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Remover and Replacer Tube 308-024 (T75L-7025-B) |
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Remover and Replacer Tube 308-052 (T77J-7025-B) |
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the countershaft bearing assembly (7F431).

2. CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case (7005) during bearing race removal will result in permanent distortion of the case.
NOTE: Remove the front countershaft bearing race only if damaged or worn.
Using the special tools and a press, remove the bearing race and the countershaft front bearing seal (7693).

Assembly
NOTE: Position the countershaft in the transmission case before installing the rear countershaft bearing.
1. Install the countershaft front bearing seal on the bearing race.

2. Coat the outside diameter of the bearing race with sealer.
- Use Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-5A.
3. CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case during bearing race installation will result in permanent distortion of the case.
Using the special tools and a press, install the bearing race.

4. Using the special tool and a press, install the front countershaft bearing.

Output Shaft
Special Tool(s)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remove
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
Equivalent
Spiral Snap Ring Replacer
308-096 (T85P-7025-A)
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool a ...
Synchronizers
Disassembly
NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies
(7124). The synchronizers are slightly
different in design. Notation is made where procedural differences occur.
1. On the ...
Other materials:
Trim Panel - Quarter, Coupe
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. For additional information,
refer to Trim Panel-Upper
Quarter in this section.
2. Remove the scuff plate.
3. Remove the pin-type retainers.
4. Lower the rear seat backrests.
5. Rem ...
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
Central junction box (CJB) Fuse 31 (5A)
Damaged wiring harness
Loose or corroded connections
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Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling syst ...







