Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Case
Special Tool(s)
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Handle 205-D055 (D81L-4000-A) |
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Installer, Bearing Cup 204-039 (T77F-1217-B) |
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Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup 205-054 (T71P-4616-A) |
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Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal 205-155 (T80T-4000-Y) |
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the bolts and the guide plate.
- Inspect the plate for wear or damage. Install a new plate as necessary.

2. Remove the case magnets.

3. Remove the reverse lamp switch.

4. Using the special tools, remove the countershaft bearing cup.

5. Using a brass drift, remove mainshaft bearing cup.

6. Inspect the countershaft and mainshaft bearing cups for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
7. WARNING: Make sure protective eye wear is in place.
Clean the case with solvent and dry with compressed air. Clean and check the sealing surface for nicks or scratches. Inspect the case for cracks.
- If the case is cracked, install a new case. If the sealing surface has nicks or scratches, use a soft stone or crocus cloth to remove.
8. NOTE: If a new countershaft bearing is being installed, install a new bearing cup. Always install new bearings and cups in a set.
Using the special tools, install the countershaft bearing cup.

9. NOTE: If a new mainshaft bearing is being installed, install a new bearing cup. Always install new bearings and cups in a set.
Using the special tools, install the mainshaft bearing cup.

10. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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 ...
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Remover/Inst ...
Other materials:
Removal
Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in
this section.
Manual transmission vehicles
2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this
section.
All vehicles
3. Using ...
Gearshift Rail and Fork
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the split pin.
Slide the shift fork from
the shift rail.
2. Remove the gearshift fork inserts.
3. CAUTION: Support the shift rail to prevent damage to the parts.
Positio ...
Gear (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Teflon Seal Replacer Set
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
Equivalent
Tie Rod End Remover
211-001 (TOOL-3290-D)
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel as necessary to position the wheels in the
straight-ahead position. Do
not loc ...




