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:

Engine (Assembly)
Special Tool(s) Guides, Connecting Rod 303-442 (T93P-6136-A) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal 303-518 (T95P-6701-DH) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal 303-516 (T95P-6701-BH) Installer, Crankshaft Re ...

Clutch Controls (Description and Operation)
  The clutch control system engages and disengages the clutch. The clutch control system disengages the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed and engages the clutch when the clutch pedal is released. Clutch pedal motion is transmitted by the c ...

Reversing Lamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 93 , Backup Lamps for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73III Automotive Meter or equivalent 105-R0057 Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the reversing l ...