Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission (Removal)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Lift up on the clutch pedal and secure it in place.
3. Remove the gearshift lever knob (7213).
4. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever (7210).
5. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
8. Remove the nuts. Position and secure the muffler and tailpipe out of the way.
9. Remove the LH nuts.
10. Remove the RH nuts.
11. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe.
12. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft.
13. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.
14. Remove the starter motor (11001). For additional information, refer to Section.
15. Disconnect the output shaft speed sensor (OSS) electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.
16. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover.
17. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not depress the clutch pedal with the transmission removed.
Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
18. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission.
19. If transmission disassembly is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
20. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
21. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember.
22. Remove the bolts.
23. Lower the transmission and remove the five bolts.
Transmission (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Bearing Puller
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) or
Equivalent
Front Hub Tool
204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
Holding Fixture
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Imp ...
Other materials:
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
Eight separate ignition coils (12029):
are mounted directly above each spark plug (12405).
are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM) for correct
firing sequence.
The spark plug:
changes the high voltage pulse into a spark which igni ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will
cause permanent
damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact
with
eyes. Wash hands thorou ...
Pressure Plate Check
1. Check the clutch pressure plate surface for scoring, cracks or
discoloration. Minor scratches or
discoloration should be removed with a fine emery cloth.
2. Measure the flatness of the clutch pressure plate surface with a
straightedge and a feeler
g ...
