Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission (Removal)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Lift up on the clutch pedal and secure it in place.
3. Remove the gearshift lever knob (7213).
4. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever (7210).
5. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
8. Remove the nuts. Position and secure the muffler and tailpipe out of the way.
9. Remove the LH nuts.
10. Remove the RH nuts.
11. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe.
12. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft.
13. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.
14. Remove the starter motor (11001). For additional information, refer to Section.
15. Disconnect the output shaft speed sensor (OSS) electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.
16. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover.
17. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not depress the clutch pedal with the transmission removed.
Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
18. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission.
19. If transmission disassembly is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
20. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
21. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember.
22. Remove the bolts.
23. Lower the transmission and remove the five bolts.
Transmission (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Bearing Puller
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) or
Equivalent
Front Hub Tool
204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
Holding Fixture
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
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Other materials:
Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from
the disc can get into the oil pan and
oil and clog the oil bypass valve.
1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.
2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sm ...
Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system and should not be used. However, if
you must use a sealant, have an authorized dealer install a new tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem.
WARNING: See Tire Press ...
Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read
and follow all warnings,
cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For
additional information,
re ...