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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Ignition Coil - Coil On Plug
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section. 3. NOTE: One ignition coil is shown, and the others are ...

Installation
1. Install the spring. 1. Position the spring and spring insulator in the front suspension lower control arm. 2. Swing the arm into the fender well. 2. Position a jack stand under the front suspension lower control arm inboard of the spring seat and r ...

Sync applications and services (if equipped)
Note: In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. • SYNC Services (if equipped, United States only): ...