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:
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 ...
Shift Patterns
Upshifts
Transmission upshifting is controlled by the powertrain control
module (PCM). The PCM receives
inputs from various engine or vehicle sensors and driver demands to
control shift scheduling, shift feel
and torque converter clutch (TCC) opera ...
Air Bag Disposal - Passenger, Undeployed, Scrapped
Vehicle
Remote Deployment
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module or safety belt
retractor/pretensioner assembly. This will reduce the risk of injury in
t ...
