Ford Mustang Service Manual: Synchronizers
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
- six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
- forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
- a reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized system.
- a shift interlock system prevents the engagement of more than one gear.
- a countershaft with two sections, the countershaft cluster and the countershaft extension. The countershaft cluster is serviced as an assembly, the countershaft extension components are serviced.
- two tapered roller bearings on the output shaft.
- two tapered roller bearings on the countershaft cluster.
- a tapered roller bearing on the input shaft.
- a tapered roller bearing on the countershaft extension.
- countershaft cluster endplay controlled by shims located in the transmission adapter plate.
- countershaft extension endplay controlled by shims located in the extension housing.
- input/output shaft endplay is controlled by shims located in the transmission adapter plate.
- removable wear pads on the shift forks.
- an aluminum main case, extension housing, adapter plate and clutch housing.
Transmission Identification
The transmission identification tag is located under the lower bolt that retains the extension housing to the main case.
The six speed (T56) transmission is available for the Mustang 4.6L (4V).
Transmission Identification
Countershaft
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates ...
Gearshift Rail and Fork
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates ...
Other materials:
Valve Cover - LH
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 mecha ...
Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuator - 3.8L
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation)
The electronic engine controls consist of the following:
powertrain control module (PCM)
throttle position (TP) sensor
idle air control (IAC) valve
engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
...
Floor Console
Instrument Panel (Removal and Installation)
Removal
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information,
refer to Se ...