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. ...

Other materials:

Disconnect
1. Remove the A/C tube lock coupling clip (19E746), if equipped. 2. Fit the special tool to the spring lock coupling. 3. Push the tool into the cage opening to release the female fitting from the A/C tube lock coupling spring (19E576). 4. Pull the sprin ...

Luggage Compartment Lid - Hinge
Removal 1. Disconnect the electrical connector. 2. Remove the lift cylinder. 3. Remove the luggage compartment lid hinge bolts. 4. NOTE: Remove the sealer around the luggage compartment lid hinge if necessary. Remove the nuts and the luggage compartm ...

Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base 100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or equivalent 1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the clutch disc contact surface. 2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the ...