2003 FORD MUSTANG transmission fluid

SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 308-
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Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants
Premium Long-
Life Grease
XG -1-C, K or T ESA-
M1C75- B Threadlock and Sealer
E0AZ-
19554- AA WSK-
M2G351- A5 Black Non-
Acid Cure Silicone Rubber
E7TZ- 19562- A ESL-
M4G273- A Pipe Sealant with Teflon®
D8AZ-
19554- A ESR-
M18P7-A Preload
Input/output shaft preload 0.0 mm (in) -
0.05 mm (0.002 in) Countershaft cluster gear preload 0.0 mm (in) -
0.05 mm (0.002 in) Countershaft extension preload 0.05 mm (in) -
0.13 mm (0.005 in) Fluid
DEXRON III® (
ATF) Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX DEXRON III®
Capacity 3.9 L (4.1 qt.)
Synchronizer
Synchronizer blocking ring to conical face runout
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th gear 0.38 mm (0.01 in)
Synchronizer blocking ring to conical face runout
Reverse gear 0.75 mm (0.03 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Transmission-to-
clutch adapter housing bolts 35 26 —
Crossmember-
to-frame bolts 41 30 —
Crossmember-
to-
transmission support bolts 58 43 —
OSS sensor bolt 10 — 7
Gearshift lever boot bolts 10 — 89
Lower gearshift lever bolts 20 15 —
Upper gearshift lever bolts 37 27 —
Shift dent 40 30 —
Shift lever guide bolts 27 20 — Klj . 1 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Transmission Draining and Filling
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission. zPosition a suitable drain pan under the transmission.
2. Clean and install the drain plug.
3. NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.
Remove the filler plug.
4. Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transmission to the correct level with the specified fluid. zTransmission capacity is 3.9 liters (4.1 quarts).
SECTION 308-
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Item Specification
DEXRON III® (
ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX DEXRON III® Klj . 1 ba
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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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13. Inspect the output shaft for scoring or worn or damaged splines. Install a new output shaft as
necessary.
Assembly
1. Lubricate all components with the recommended transmission fluid when reassembling.
2. Using the special tools, press the output shaft front bearing on the output shaft.
3. Install the third gear bearing. zApply petroleum jelly to the bearing.
4. Install third gear, the third gear synchronizer blocking ring and the third/fourth gear synchronizer assembly. Position the output shaft with the output end facing upward. Using the special tool,
press the third/fourth gear synchronizer assembly into place.
zInstall the synchronizer body with the groove facing third gear.
z Stop press operation before keys engage the blocking ring slots. Lift and rotate the third
gear and the blocking ring until the keys are seated in the blocking ring. Klj . 7 ba
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ASSEMBLY
Transmission
SECTION 308-
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Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-
002 (TOOL- 4201-C) or
equivalent Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-
025 (T75L-7025- C) Installer, Bearing Cup
204-
039 (T77F-1217- B) Adapter for 303-
224 (Handle)
205- 153 (T80T-4000- W) Installer, Axle Shaft Oil Seal
205-
123 (T78P-1177- A)
Material Item Specification
DEXRON III® (
ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX or equivalent DEXRON III®
Premium Long Life Grease ESA-
M1C75- B Klj . 1 ba
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1. Lubricate all components with transmission fluid during assembly.
2. Attach the transmission adapter plate to the special tool.
3.
NOTE: If a new front input shaft bearing or front countershaft bearing was installed, install new
bearing cups.
Install the input shaft bearing cup and the countershaft bearing cup. Do not install the shims at
this time.
4. Install the input shaft.
5. Install the mainshaft onto the input shaft. XG
-1-C, K or T Threadlock and Sealer
E0AZ-
19554- AA WSK-
M2G351- A5
(type II) Black Non-
Acid Cure
Silicone Rubber
E7TZ- 19562- A ESL-
M4G273- A Klj . 2 ba
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INSTALLATION
Transmission
1. NOTE: Before installing the transmission, the ball stud, clutch release lever and the input shaft
must be cleaned and lubricated with grease.
Position the transmission to the clutch adapter housing. Install the eight transmission- to-clutch
adapter housing bolts.
2. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
3. Connect the reverse lamp electrical connector.
SECTION 308-
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Item Specification
DEXRON III® (
ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX or equivalent DEXRON III®
Pipe Sealant with Teflon®
D8AZ-
19554- A or equivalent WSK-
M2G350-
A2 Premium Long Life Grease
XG
-1-C, K or T or equivalent ESA-
M1C75- B Klj . 1 ba
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8. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.
9. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors to the crossmember.
10. CAUTION: Align the index marks on the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the
driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section 205 - 01 .
11. Fill the transmission to capacity with the specified transmission fluid. Apply sealant to the fill plug threads and install the fill plug.
zThe total fill capacity is 3.9L (4.1 qt).
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector. Klj . 3 ba
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