Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.

4. Drain transmission fluid.

  • Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the bolts.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

5. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

6. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

7. Remove torque converter housing plug.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

8. Remove the torque converter drain plug and drain the torque converter.

  • Rotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug..

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

10. Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.

    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 ma ...

    Installation
    1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used. Install the torque converter drain plug. 2. Install the torque converter housing plug. 3. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the se ...

    Other materials:

    Pinpoint Tests
    CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors, disconnect the battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many erroneous DTCs and may result in the GEM exhibiting erratic operation after installation. CAUTI ...

    Pump - CII
    Special Tool(s) Teflon Seal Replacer Set 211D027 (D90P-3517-A) or equivalent Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the power steering hose. Remove and discard the seal ring. 2. Disconnect the power steering hose. 3. Remove the pulley. ...

    Module
    Removal 1. Remove the hydraulic control unit (HCU). Refer to Hydraulic Control Unit . 2. Remove the pump motor electrical connector. 3. Remove the anti-lock-brake control module screws. 4. Remove the anti-lock-brake control module from the HCU. Installation ...