Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Countershaft Bearing

Special Tool(s)

Bearing Replacer 308-061 (T77J-7025-L)
Front Bearing Replacer 308-062 (T77J-7025-M)
Mainshaft Front Bearing Replacer 308-081 (T82T-7003-DH)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remover 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or Equivalent
Pinion Bearing Cone Replacer 205-011 (T57L-4621-B)
Remover and Replacer Tube 308-024 (T75L-7025-B)
Remover and Replacer Tube 308-052 (T77J-7025-B)

Disassembly

1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the countershaft bearing assembly (7F431).

Countershaft Bearing

2. CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case (7005) during bearing race removal will result in permanent distortion of the case.

NOTE: Remove the front countershaft bearing race only if damaged or worn.

Using the special tools and a press, remove the bearing race and the countershaft front bearing seal (7693).

Countershaft Bearing

Assembly

NOTE: Position the countershaft in the transmission case before installing the rear countershaft bearing.

1. Install the countershaft front bearing seal on the bearing race.

Countershaft Bearing

2. Coat the outside diameter of the bearing race with sealer.

  • Use Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-5A.

3. CAUTION: Failure to correctly support the case during bearing race installation will result in permanent distortion of the case.

Using the special tools and a press, install the bearing race.

Countershaft Bearing

4. Using the special tool and a press, install the front countershaft bearing.

Countershaft Bearing

    Output Shaft
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    Synchronizers
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    Other materials:

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    Fuel Tank Draining
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    Shock Absorber
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