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:
Crash sensors and airbag indicator
WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of
your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure
and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of your
vehicl ...
Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Coupe
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012). For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Using the special tool, remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor.
Remov ...
Input Shaft and Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Input Shaft Seal Replacer
308-220 (T94P-7025-AH)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
Equivalent
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the input bearing (7025).
2. Remove t ...
