Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear Howl and Whine

Howling or whining of the ring gear and pinion is due to an incorrect gear pattern, gear damage or incorrect bearing preload.

Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout

NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft itself. The forged (unmachined) part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This alone will not ...

Bearing Whine

Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. ...

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Component Tests
Brake Booster 1. Check the hydraulic brake system for leaks or insufficient fluid. 2. With the transmission (7003) in NEUTRAL, stop the engine (6007) and apply the parking brake control (2780). Apply the brake pedal several times to exhaust all va ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). 3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291). 4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080). 1. Disconnect the hose. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. Remo ...

Hill start assist
WARNING: The hill start assist feature does not replace the parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into position P for automatic transmission or position 1 for manual transmissions. WARNING: You mus ...