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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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE CONTROL ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE Test Step Result / Action to Take A1 CHECK PARKING LAMPS YesPlace the headlamp switch in the OFF position. GO to A2 . No REFER to Section. Place the headlamp switch ...

Radiator
Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and 4.6L vehicles. ...

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - 4.6L (2V) and (4V)
Removal and Installation Mach I 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. Cobra 2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover. 3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the supercharger belt. 4. Remov ...