Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear Howl and Whine

Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout

NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft itself. The forged (unmachined) part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This alone will not ...

Bearing Whine

Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. ...

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Installation
1. Clean the A/C disc and field coil and pulley mounting surfaces. 2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged. Install the A/C clutch field coil. 1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C ...

Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft and do not cont ...

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 signs of heat damage. Inspect the bearings, bearing cups a ...