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:

Runout Check - Brake Disc and Hub
Special Tool(s) Brake Measurement Kit 134-R0199 or equivalent Material Item Specification High Temperature Nickel Anti- Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA ESE-M12A4- A CAUTION: The brake disc (1126) runout specification must ...

Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube
Special Tool(s) Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent 1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose. 2. Cut a piece of standard 1/8 inch inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25 mm (1 inch longer t ...

Installation
Using special tool 205-024 NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing cups. If necessary, proceed to Using special tools 205-153, 205-024, 205-231, and 205-D055 in this procedure for an alternate method. 1. Position the special too ...