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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Removal
1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the rear axle (4001). For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section. 2. CAUTION: Reinstall the differential pinion shaft (4211) and the bolt in the differential case ...

Transmission Cooling - Integral
This vehicle with an automatic transmission is equipped with an integral transmission fluid cooler. The cooler is contained inside of the radiator outlet tank and cannot be serviced separately. The cooler transfers heat from the transmission fluid to the eng ...

Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
Removal 1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will allow for easy access to the retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft. 2. Remove the cowl top vent panels. 3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 4. Disconnect the ...