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:
Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the oil pan (6675). For additional information, refer to Oil
Pan in this section.
2. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) and discard the gasket.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the two bolts.
3. Remov ...
Installation
1. Install the upper arm and bushing to the mounting bracket.
1. Position the arm and bushing.
2. Install a new nut and bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
2. Connect the upper arm and bushing to the axle.
1. Position the arm and bushing.
2. Install a ...
Axle Housing
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.
During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark
before tightening the
s ...
