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:
Assembly
1. Install the valve stem seals.
2. Install the valves and the valve springs.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the tool is seated correctly on the valve spring.
Apply a small
amount of air at a time. This will prevent the tool from shifting and causing
damage to
the ...
Manual Transmission
The T5OD 5-speed transmission:
fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
shift interlock system prevents the engagement of more than one
gear.
Transmission, Manual Five-Speed
T ...
Camshaft Lobe Lift
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft
intake/exhaust lobe lift.
Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest ...
