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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Disassembly
1. Remove the No. 1 selective pump support thrust washer. 2. Remove the front pump support. 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the front pump support. 3. Remove the seal rings. 4. Remove the inner and outer pump gerotor gears. 5. Carefully pry spring ...

Sprockets
1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage to the vehicle, do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been examined for possible cracks and separation. NOTE: Specifications show the expected minimum or ma ...

Communications Network (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 14 , Multiplex Communication Network for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73 Digital Multimeter or equivalent 105-R0051 Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Genera ...