Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Draining and Filling

Material

Item Specification
DEXRON III (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX DEXRON III

1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.

  • Position a suitable drain pan under the transmission.

Transmission Draining and Filling

2. Clean and install the drain plug.

3. NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.

Remove the filler plug.

Transmission Draining and Filling

4. Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transmission to the correct level with the specified fluid.

  • Transmission capacity is 3.9 liters (4.1 quarts).

Transmission Draining and Filling

5. Install the filler plug.

    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-m ...

    Transmission (Removal)
    1. Remove the gearshift lever knob. 2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector, then lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever. 3. ...

    Other materials:

    Removal
    CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. ...

    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...

    Pedal and Bracket
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). 2. Remove the stoplight switch retaining pin. 3. Slide the stoplight switch (13480) and booster push rod from the brake pedal pin. 4. Remove the brake pedal bracket retaining bolt. 5. Remove the ...