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:
Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Gauge, Differential Clutch
205-022 (T66L-4204-A)
Gauge, Differential Clutch
205-135 (T80P-4946-A)
Installer, Differential Side
Bearing
205-010 (T57 ...
Flywheel Ring Gear
Removal
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. WARNING: This procedure should be carried out only by a
correctly equipped and
experienced acetylene torch operator. Tongs must be used or asbestos gloves
worn
when handling the heated flywheel ring gear. Failure to f ...
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for
example, when
changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to
move.
WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very
important to
determ ...
