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:
Fill
1. WARNING: Do not mix oil types, any mixture or any unapproved oil can
lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can
result in a
loss of power steering assist.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reserv ...
Body Sealer Types And Applications
Liquid Butyl Sealer
HB Fuller E709-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford Specification
ESB-M4G162-A:
Does not run.
Is fast drying.
Remains semi-elastic.
Can be used for seam sealing on the floorpan, wheelhouse, body
rocker panels, door ope ...
Heating and Defrosting
The heating and defrosting system has the following features:
Controls the temperature and, during A/C operation, reduces the relative
humidity of the air
inside the vehicle.
Delivers heated or cooled air to maintain the vehicle interior
temperature an ...
