Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Disassembly
1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).
Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve (7K201) in the neutral position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).

2. Rotate the main shift control shaft (7358) counterclockwise and pull it rearward to access the pin. Remove the pin.

3. Using a twisting motion, remove the main shift control shaft.

4. Remove the gear shifter forks, the gear shift plates, the pin, the gear selector interlock sleeve, and the selector body.

5. Remove the O-ring (N800037-S2).

6. CAUTION: Note the orientation of the gear shift plate for assembly reference.
Remove the gear shift plate and the gear shift fork inserts (7L082) from the shifter forks.

Selector Plate
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Assembly
1. Install the new O-ring.
2. Assemble the gear shifter forks.
1. Install the gear shift plate into the gear shifter fork.
2. Install the gear shift fork inserts.
3. NOTE: Position the na ...
Other materials:
Vacuum Control Motor - Air Damper Door
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Remove the vacuum control motor.
1. Remove the steel clip.
2. Loosen the nuts.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal proc ...
Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking
camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer ...
Exhaust System (Description and Operation)
WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never
attempt to repair any part of the system until it has cooled. Be especially
careful when working
around the three way catalytic converter. The temperature of the three way
c ...
