Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Torque Converter Impeller to Pump Stator Interference Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear during this test.
Position the front pump support with the splines up.
2. Mount the torque converter on the front pump support with the splines on the one-way clutch inner race, engaging the mating splines of the front pump support.

3. Hold the front pump support stationary and rotate the torque converter counterclockwise.
- The torque converter should rotate freely with no signs of scraping.
- If there are signs of scraping, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.

Torque Converter Leak Check
Special Tool(s)
Leak Tester, Torque Converter
307-421
1. Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.
2. Install the special tool into the converter hub.
3. WARNING: Always fo ...
Torque Converter End Play Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
End Play Gauge, Torque
Converter
307-071 (T80L-7902-A) or
equivalent
...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a
substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure
should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge.
See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Failure to properly maintai ...
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the
drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...
Front Seat Cushion
Disassembly and Assembly
All vehicles
1. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track
in this section.
2. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat
Backrest in this
section.
Vehicles with powe ...
