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. ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. Install the bearing, snap ring, hub and dust shield. For additional
information, refer to Wheel
Hub-Cobra in this section.
2. Install the knuckle.
1. Position the knuckle on the lower suspension arm and bushing.
2. Install a new bolt and a new nut. Do ...
Evaporator Core Orifice
NOTE: The evaporator core orifice is an integral part of the condenser
to evaporator line and should
be installed as an assembly with the line.
NOTE: A new evaporator core orifice should be installed whenever a new
A/C compressor is installed.
The evapora ...
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. NOTE: Discard the idle air control (IAC) valve gasket.
Remove the IAC valve.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the two bolts, the IAC valve and ...
