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).

Transmission (REMOVAL)

4. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever (7210).

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5. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.

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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.

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9. Remove the LH nuts.

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10. Remove the RH nuts.

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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.

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13. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.

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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.

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16. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover.

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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.

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18. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission.

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19. If transmission disassembly is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.

20. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.

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21. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember.

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22. Remove the bolts.

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23. Lower the transmission and remove the five bolts.

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    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) Imp ...

    Other materials:

    Pressure Relief
    Special Tool(s) Fuel Pressure Gauge 310-012 (T80L-9974-B) WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ig ...

    Disassembly
    1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to Driveshaft in this section. 2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    CAUTION: Be careful when probing the CJB, battery junction box (BJB) or any connectors. Damage will result to the connector receptacle if the probe or terminal being used is too large. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical char ...