Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Disassembly
1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).
Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve (7K201) in the neutral position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).
2. Rotate the main shift control shaft (7358) counterclockwise and pull it rearward to access the pin. Remove the pin.
3. Using a twisting motion, remove the main shift control shaft.
4. Remove the gear shifter forks, the gear shift plates, the pin, the gear selector interlock sleeve, and the selector body.
5. Remove the O-ring (N800037-S2).
6. CAUTION: Note the orientation of the gear shift plate for assembly reference.
Remove the gear shift plate and the gear shift fork inserts (7L082) from the shifter forks.
Selector Plate
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Assembly
1. Install the new O-ring.
2. Assemble the gear shifter forks.
1. Install the gear shift plate into the gear shifter fork.
2. Install the gear shift fork inserts.
3. NOTE: Position the na ...
Other materials:
Steering Column Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while
intermediate shaft
is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence
that the
steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be re ...
Transmission Cooling
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap under any conditions while the engine
is
operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury
and/or damage to
the cooling system or engine. To avoid having scaldin ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive
discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and
gouges
which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old
sealant.
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