Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Countershaft Bearing
Special Tool(s)
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Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or equivalent |
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Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-011 (T57L-4621-B) |
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Cut the outer cage, then remove the outer cage and rollers.

2. Using the special tool and a press, remove the inner bearing.

3. Using the special tools, install the new countershaft bearing.

Assembly
1. Carry out the following before reassembling:
Inspect the gears for broken or cracked teeth. Check for unusual wear
patterns.
Inspect the thrust washers for face wear, cracks, scoring and for s ...
Synchronizers
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies.
1. Scribe an alignment mark on the sliding sleeve and the hub for assembly
reference.
2. Remove the sliding sleev ...
Other materials:
Trunk release
The remote trunk release button is
located on the center console. Press
the button to unlatch the trunk.
Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only)
This feature disables the interior trunk control. It helps prevent
unauthorized access to the t ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information,
refer to Section.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve
elect ...
Interior luggage compartment release
WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked
and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
WARNING: Do ...


