Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Case
Special Tool(s)
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Handle 205-D055 (D81L-4000-A) |
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Installer, Bearing Cup 204-039 (T77F-1217-B) |
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Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup 205-054 (T71P-4616-A) |
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Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal 205-155 (T80T-4000-Y) |
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the bolts and the guide plate.
- Inspect the plate for wear or damage. Install a new plate as necessary.

2. Remove the case magnets.

3. Remove the reverse lamp switch.

4. Using the special tools, remove the countershaft bearing cup.

5. Using a brass drift, remove mainshaft bearing cup.

6. Inspect the countershaft and mainshaft bearing cups for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
7. WARNING: Make sure protective eye wear is in place.
Clean the case with solvent and dry with compressed air. Clean and check the sealing surface for nicks or scratches. Inspect the case for cracks.
- If the case is cracked, install a new case. If the sealing surface has nicks or scratches, use a soft stone or crocus cloth to remove.
8. NOTE: If a new countershaft bearing is being installed, install a new bearing cup. Always install new bearings and cups in a set.
Using the special tools, install the countershaft bearing cup.

9. NOTE: If a new mainshaft bearing is being installed, install a new bearing cup. Always install new bearings and cups in a set.
Using the special tools, install the mainshaft bearing cup.

10. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Extension Housing
Special Tool(s)
Installer, Bearing Cup
204-039 (T77F-1217-B)
Adapter for 303-224 (Handle)
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the bolt and ...
Transmission (Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Remover/Inst ...
Other materials:
Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
1. CAUTION: If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the
refrigerant
into your recovery/recycling equipment.
Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment
designed for
capturing and storing contaminated refrigeran ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or
damage to the
valve and pistons will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
2. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the
tensioner ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
5. To install, reverse t ...




