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:

Fuel Injection Supply Manifold and Fuel Injector
Material Item Specification SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153- H Removal and Installation WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel relat ...

Brake Booster - Vacuum (Removal and Installation)
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). 2. Remove the air cleaner housing. 3. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts. 4. Position the brake master cylinder (2140) aside. 5. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal (2455) several t ...

Air Intake Scoop
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the air intake scoop outlet from the air cleaner. 2. Disconnect the air intake scoop water drain hoses. 3. Remove the air intake scoop from the air intake scoop bracket. Remove the two air intake scoop bolts. L ...