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:

Disc Check
Special Tool(s) Brake/Automobile Brake Drum System with Vacuum 164-R3622 or equivalent Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base 100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or equivalent WARNING: Dust and dirt present on wheel brake and clutch assemblies may ...

Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel
Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. Vehicles with automatic transmission 2. Place the selector lever in the 1 position. Vehicles with manual transmission 3. ...

Window Glass - Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the interior weatherstrip. 3. Remove the bolts and the stabilizers. 4. Remove the bolts and the upstop brackets. 5. Remove the rivet and the exterior w ...