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:

Wheel Hub - Cobra
Special Tool(s) 2-3 Jaw Puller 205-D026 (D80L-1013-A) or Equivalent Driver 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Front Hub Remover Replacer 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Hub Bearing Remover 204-081 (T83P-1104-AH2) ...

Battery (Removal and Installation)
Removal and Installation WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always sh ...

Manual climate control
A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on. See Heated windows ...