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).

Selector Plate

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

Selector Plate

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

Selector Plate

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

Selector Plate

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

Selector Plate

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

    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 ...

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    Sitting in the correct position
    WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against yo ...

    Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft
    Removal 1. Remove the timing chain (6268). For additional information, refer to Timing Chain in this section. 2. Disconnect and position the wire harness aside. 3. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assembly (8146). 4. Remove the engine dynamic balan ...

    Door Alignment
    NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on convertible models. 1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front ...