Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gearshift Rail and Fork
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Disassemble the first/second and third/fourth shift rail as follows:
- Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links.
- Slide off the third/fourth shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
- Slide off the first/second shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the fork.
- Remove the interlock plate.
- Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the gear select solenoid lever and the selector pin from the shift rail.
2. Disassemble the fifth/sixth and reverse shift rail as follows:
- Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the roll pins. Slide the collar and the reverse shift lever from the shift rail.
- Slide off the fifth/sixth shift lever and shift link.
3. Inspect the shift rail components.
- Check the rails, shift forks, shift levers and shift links for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
- Check the shift fork pads for wear. Install new pads as necessary.
4. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- Install new roll pins.
Synchronizers
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies.
1. NOTE: Synchronizer components are not interchangeable. During
disassembly, mark each
individual synchronizer f ...
Extension Housing
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Bearing Cup
204-039 (T77F-1217-B)
Adapter for 303-224 (Handle)
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the bolt and ...
Other materials:
External Controls (Description and Operation)
The transmission shift cable transfers the transmission operating mode from
the gearshift lever to the
automatic transmission (7003). The indicated position of the transmission floor
mounted selector lever
is transferred to the transmission through the cable ...
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 ...
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes.
If a major repair,
such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is requir ...