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:
Crankshaft Pulley
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-176 (T82L-6316-B)
Installer, Crankshaft
Damper/Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-175 (T82L-6316-A)
Materi ...
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for
warping with a feeler
gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...
Evaporative Emissions (Description and Operation)
Component Location
The evaporative emission system:
is equipped with an on-board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system.
prevents hydrocarbon emissions from reaching the atmosphere.
stores fuel vapors in the evaporative emission (EVAP) canis ...
