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:
Disassembly
1. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all
warnings, cautions,
notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure.
Remove the steering column (3C529). For additional information, refer to Column
in this
s ...
Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA)
The EVA is a hand-held electronic diagnostic tool which will assist in
locating the source of
unacceptable vibrations. The vibration sensor can be remotely mounted anywhere
in the vehicle for
testing purposes. The unit displays the three most common vibratio ...
Removal
WARNING: The restraints control module (RCM) orientation is critical
for proper system
operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) has been
involved in a collision in which the center tunnel area has been damaged,
in ...
