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. ...

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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 ...

Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s) Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent 1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for warping with a feeler gauge. Bearing -Inspection 1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...

Air Bag Disposal - Undeployed Inoperative
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING: Never probe the c ...