2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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. 
18. Remove the clutch cable retainer

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 22. Remove the bolts. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY 
Transmission 
1. Remove the clutch release hub and bearing and the clutch release lever. For additional  information, refer to  Section 308 - 01  . 
2.  WARNING: Make sure protective eyew

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3. Attach the transmission to the special tool. 
4.
NOTE:  Position a drain pan under the transmission. 
Remove the case plug. 
5. NOTE:  Position the gearshift lever in NEUTRAL. 
Remove the bolts and

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing fluid seal. 
8. Remove the seven bolts and the identification tag. 
9.
 CAUTION: The gearshift offset lever is under spring pressure. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11. Remove the bolts. 
12. Remove the case cover. 
�zLift the case cover and slide it toward the filler plug side of the case to clear the reverse 
gearshift lever. 
13.  CAUTION: Support the reverse

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 14. Remove the fifth speed synchronizer retaining snap ring, the thrust washer (7G042), the reverse 
brake ring (7M000), and the synchronizer blocking ring (7107). 
15. Remove the fifth speed cluster