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.

2. Clean and install the drain plug.
3. NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.
Remove the filler plug.

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).

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:
Countershaft
Special Tool(s)
Plate, Bearing Oil Seal
205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-004 (T53T-4621-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-025 ( ...
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage
should increase a minimum
of 0.5 volt above the ba ...
Sensor - Front
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the inner fender splash shield.
1. Remove the inner fender splash shield push pins.
2. Remove the inner fender splash shield screw.
3. Remove the inner fender splash shield.
3. Remove the front ...
