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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Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
General Specifications Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft lb-in Bolt retaining the differential pinion shaft to the differential case 30 22 - Bolt retaining the driveshaft yoke to the pinion flange 112 83 - ...

Engine Component View
Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Components   Engine Front Cover Components   Engine Components   Cylinder Block and Lower End Components   Engine (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) Refer to Section for basic mechanical concerns or refer ...

Lumbar Assembly
Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power in this section. 2. Release the J-clip. 3. Remove the seat backrest latch handle knob (62762). 4. Pull the seat backrest trim cover ...