Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission (Removal)
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector, then lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever.
3. Remove the bolts and the upper gearshift lever.
4. Remove the bolts and the lower gearshift lever boot.
5. Remove the bolts and the lower gearshift lever.
6. Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector.
7. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle.
8. Drain the transmission fluid.
9. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft.
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section.
10. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors from the crossmember.
11. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
12. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember.
13. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover.
14. Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
15. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.
16. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
17. Disconnect the reverse lamp electrical connector.
18. Remove the eight transmission-to-clutch adapter housing bolts.
19. Move the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the rear of the transmission while moving it forward to clear the exhaust pipe. Lower the transmission from the vehicle.
Transmission Draining and Filling
Material
Item
Specification
DEXRON III (ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT-2-QDX
DEXRON III
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
Position a suitable drain pan under the ...
Transmission (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
2 or 3 Jaw Puller
205-D027 (D80L-1013-A)
...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE SPEED CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO VOLTAGE AND
GROUND
YesGO to A3 .
No
GO to A2 .
Key in OFF position.
Disconnect: Speed Control Servo C122.
...
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release
the blade from the arm and pull the
blade away from the arm to remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm
and snap it into place.
Replace wiper blades at least onc ...
Disassembly
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate
serrations for scores or
burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new
clutch cylinder if it
is badly scored or damaged.
2. Check the fluid passage i ...
