Ford Mustang Service Manual: Transmission Case
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
- six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
- forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
- a reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized system.
- a shift interlock system prevents the engagement of more than one gear.
- a countershaft with two sections, the countershaft cluster and the countershaft extension. The countershaft cluster is serviced as an assembly, the countershaft extension components are serviced.
- two tapered roller bearings on the output shaft.
- two tapered roller bearings on the countershaft cluster.
- a tapered roller bearing on the input shaft.
- a tapered roller bearing on the countershaft extension.
- countershaft cluster endplay controlled by shims located in the transmission adapter plate.
- countershaft extension endplay controlled by shims located in the extension housing.
- input/output shaft endplay is controlled by shims located in the transmission adapter plate.
- removable wear pads on the shift forks.
- an aluminum main case, extension housing, adapter plate and clutch housing.
Transmission Identification
The transmission identification tag is located under the lower bolt that retains the extension housing to the main case.
The six speed (T56) transmission is available for the Mustang 4.6L (4V).
Transmission Identification
Extension Housing
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates ...
Transmission (Assembly)
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates ...
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General Specifications
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Transmission Description (Description and Operation)
The 4R70W has the following features:
Wide ratio gears
Four speeds
Rear wheel drive
Automatic
Electronic shift
Torque converter clutch control
Line pressure controls
The transm ...
Final disassembly
Disassembly
Initial disassembly
1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant into
a suitable container.
2. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for
wear and damage.
3. Using the special tool, m ...