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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Removal
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result. 1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the passenger air bag module. For ...

Principles of Operation
Power Window Control NOTE: Battery power and ground must be removed before disconnecting the GEM connectors to avoid setting false DTCs. The driver power window one-touch down operation is controlled by the generic electronic module (GEM). This featur ...

Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - Mach I
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector. 3. Remove the bolts, the IAC valve and the gasket. 4. NOTE: Install a new ga ...