FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

REMOVAL
Transmission
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.
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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. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
8. Drain the transmission fluid.
9. CAUTION: Index- mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft Klj . 2 ba
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slip yoke and transmission output shaft.
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to
Section 205 - 01 .
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. Klj . 3 ba
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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. Klj . 4 ba
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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. Klj . 5 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Transmission
Disassembly
NOTE:
During disassembly, if any roll pins, retaining rings or bearings are removed, install new
components. Install bearings and bearing cups as a set only.
1. WARNING: Make sure protective eye wear is in place. SECTION 308-
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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) Remover, Mainshaft Bearing
308-
058 (T77J-7025- H) Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-
025 (T75L-7025- C) Removal Screw, Bearing Tube
308-
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Clean the transmission exterior with solvent and dry with compressed air. During disassembly,
clean all components with solvent and dry with compressed air.
2. Remove the clutch release hub and bearing and the clutch release lever.
3. Attach the transmission to the special tool.
4. Rotate the transmission to a horizontal position.
5. NOTE: Position a drain pan under the transmission.
If the transmission was not drained during removal, drain the transmission. 6. Remove the vent hose. Klj . 2 ba
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7.
NOTE: Position the gearshift lever in third/fourth neutral position.
Using a 5/32- inch drift and a hammer, drive the roll pin downward, then remove the rear offset
shift lever.
zInspect the rear offset shift lever for wear or damage. Install a new lever as necessary.
z Discard the roll pin.
8. Remove the eight bolts and carefully separate the extension housing from the transmission. Klj . 3 ba
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9. Remove the plug from the transmission adapter plate.
10. NOTE: Rotate the transmission to a vertical position.
Remove the shipping seal.
11. Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor tone wheel retaining ring.
12. Using the special tools, remove the OSS sensor tone wheel. Klj . 4 ba
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13. Remove and discard the OSS sensor tone wheel lower retaining ring.
14. Remove and discard the rear mainshaft roller bearing snap ring.
15. Remove the upper spacer, the rear mainshaft roller bearing and the lower spacer.
zInspect the rear mainshaft roller bearing for wear or damage. Install a new bearing as
necessary.
16. Remove and discard the reverse gear snap ring. Klj . 5 ba
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