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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Crash sensors and airbag indicator
WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of your vehicl ...

Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Coupe
Special Tool(s) Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt 501-010 (T77L-2100-A) Removal 1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Using the special tool, remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor. Remov ...

Input Shaft and Bearing
Special Tool(s) Input Shaft Seal Replacer 308-220 (T94P-7025-AH) Pinion Bearing Cone Remover 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or Equivalent Disassembly 1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the input bearing (7025). 2. Remove t ...