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

Howling or whining of the ring gear and pinion is due to an incorrect gear pattern, gear damage or incorrect bearing preload.

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. ...

Other materials:

Extension Housing
Special Tool(s) Installer, Bearing Cup 204-039 (T77F-1217-B) Adapter for 303-224 (Handle) 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Disassembly and Assembly 1. Remove the bolt and the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. 2. Remove the bolt a ...

Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold-Upper in this section. 2. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the coolant by-pass tube. For additional information, refer ...

Geartrain
Power is transmitted from the torque converter to the Ravigneaux geartrain components through the input shaft and forward clutch cylinder. The geartrain contains a Ravigneaux planetary set connected by dual pinion gears. By holding or driving ...