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:
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being serviced, only one wheel is
raised off the ground
and the rear axle is driven by the engine, the wheel on the ground could drive ...
Manual Transmission
The T5OD 5-speed transmission:
fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
shift interlock system prevents the engagement of more than one
gear.
Transmission, Manual Five-Speed
T ...
Inspection and Verification
Certain axle noise or vibration symptoms are also common to the engine,
transmission, wheel
bearings, tires, and other parts of the vehicle. For this reason, be sure that
the cause of the trouble is
in the axle before disassembling, adjusting or repairing th ...




