2003 FORD MUSTANG clutch

38. Apply a 3.2-
mm (1/8-inch) bead of silicone rubber to the sealing surface on the gearshift lever.
39. Install the gearshift lever.
40. Using the special tool, install the extension housing fluid seal.
41. Install the case plug.
42. NOTE: Before installing the transmission, the ball stud, clutch release lever and the input shaft
must be cleaned and lubricated with grease.
Install the clutch release hub and bearing and the clutch release lever. For additional
information, refer to Section 308 - 01 . Klj . 13 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. Use Motorcraft Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1- C or XG-1-K
or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA- M1C75-B.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Refer to Transmission in this section.
z Check, and as necessary, fill the transmission with MERCON® Multi- Purpose ATF
Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent. The total fill capacity is 2.6L (2.8 qt).
SECTION 308-
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 308-
03B: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — TR3650 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
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 Silicone Rubber
D6AZ-
19562- BA ESB-
M4G92- A Pipe Sealant with Teflon®
D8AZ-
19554- A ESR-
M18P7- A Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX MERCON®
Synchronizer
Synchronizer blocking ring to conical face runout 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
End Play
Input shaft end play 0.02286 mm (0.0009 in) -
0.0508 mm
(0.002 in) Countershaft cluster gear end play 0.0 mm (0.0 in) -
0.076 mm (0.003 in) Output shaft end play 0.0012 mm (0.0005 in) -
0.100 mm (0.004
in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Gearshift lever to extension housing bolt 23 13 —
Gear shift lever to gear shift stub shaft bolt 37 27 —
OSS to case bolt 10 — 89
Reverse idler gear bolt 27 20 —
Fifth/reverse lockout bolt 20 15 —
Clutch housing to transmission main case bolt 31 23 —
Extension housing to transmission main case bolt 31 23 —
Drain plug 23 17 —
Reversing lamp switch 37 27 —
Fill plug 17 13 —
Transmission to engine bolt 75 55 —
Engine plate to transmission bolt 27 20 —
Crossmember to frame bolt 41 30 — Klj . 1 ba
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8 7064 Retaining ring
9 7124 Third/fourth gear synchronizer assembly
10 7107 Third/fourth gear synchronizer blocking ring
11 — Third/fourth gear synchronizer spring (part of
7124)
12 — Third/fourth gear synchronizer insert (part of
7124)
13 — Third/fourth gear synchronizer hub (part of 7124)
14 — Third/fourth gear synchronizer sleeve (part of
7124)
15 7B340 Third gear
16 7B369 Third gear needle bearing
17 — Third gear bushing
18 — Check ball
19 — Thrust washer
20 — Second gear needle bearing
21 7102 Second gear
22 7175 First/second gear synchronizer inner cone
23 7174 First/second gear synchronizer outer cone
24 7061 Output shaft
25 — Retaining ring
26 7124 First/second gear synchronizer assembly
27 7107 First/second gear synchronizer blocking ring
28 — First/second gear synchronizer spring (part of
7124)
29 — First/second gear synchronizer hub (part of 7124)
30 — First/second gear synchronizer insert (part of
7124)
31 — First/second gear synchronizer sleeve (part of
7124)
32 7127 First gear needle bearing
33 7100 First gear
34 — Reverse clutch cone
35 7124 Reverse gear synchronizer assembly
36 7107 Reverse gear synchronizer blocking ring
37 — Reverse gear synchronizer spring (part of 7124)
38 — Reverse gear synchronizer hub (part of 7124)
39 — Reverse gear synchronizer insert (part of 7124)
40 — Reverse gear synchronizer sleeve (part of 7124)
41 — Retaining ring
42 7N168 Reverse needle bearing
43 7C238 Reverse driven gear
44 — Reverse gear bushing Klj . 3 ba
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Transmission Case and Shift Components — Disassembled View 45 — Selector gate
46 7025 Mainshaft rear bearing and cup
47 7K316 Mainshaft fifth gear
48 — Retaining ring
49 7H150 Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor
50 — Retaining ring
51 7L172 Shim
52 7025 Countershaft front bearing and cup
53 7113 Countershaft
54 7025 Countershaft rear bearing and cup
55 — Thrust bearing
56 7144 Countershaft fifth gear
57 — Countershaft fifth gear needle bearing
58 — Countershaft fifth gear bearing spacer
59 — Retaining ring
60 7124 Fifth gear synchronizer assembly
61 7107 Fifth gear synchronizer blocking ring
62 — Fifth gear synchronizer spring (part of 7124)
63 — Fifth gear synchronizer hub (part of 7124)
64 — Fifth gear synchronizer insert (part of 7124)
65 — Fifth gear synchronizer sleeve (part of 7124)
66 — Fifth gear clutch cone
67 — Retaining ring
68 — Reverse idler gear support
69 7140 Reverse idler gear shaft
70 7141 Reverse idler gear
71 7E169 Reverse idler gear needle bearing
72 — Reverse idler gear bearing spacer Klj . 4 ba
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Transmission Identification
The transmission identification tag is located under the lower bolt that retains the extension housing to
the main case.
The five speed overdrive (TR3650) transmission is available for the Mustang 4.6L (2V).
Transmission Identification 16 7240 Main shift rail
17 7F018 Gearshift offset lever
18 — Spacer
19 — Bearing
20 7210 Gearshift lever
21 — Gearshift plate and spring
22 — Shipping seal
23 7052 Output shaft seal
24 — Extension housing bushing
25 7A039 Extension housing
26 7034 Vent
27 — Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
28 — Fifth/reverse gear lockout
29 7L027 Magnet
30 7K201 Shift interlock plate
31 7005 Transmission main case
32 — Interlock pins
33 7A010 Drain plug
34 15520 Reverse lamp switch
35 — Detent plug
36 — Detent spring
37 — Detent
38 6392 Clutch housing
39 7B602 Ball stud
40 — Bearing
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12. Remove the starter motor.
13. Disconnect the OSS sensor electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the
transmission.
14. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover.
15. CAUTION: To prevent component damage, do not depress the clutch pedal with the
transmission removed.
Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
16. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission. Klj . 3 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.
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 eye wear is in place.
Clean the transmission exterior with solvent and dry with compressed air. During disassembly,
clean all components with solvent and dry with compressed air.
3. Attach the transmission to the special tool.
SECTION 308-
03B: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — TR3650 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Remover, Mainshaft Bearing
308-
058 (T77J-7025- H) Screw, Bearing Removal tube
308-
092 (T84T-7025- B) Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Remover, Bushing
307-
001 (TOOL- 1175-AC) Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-
024 (T75L-7025- B) Klj . 1 ba
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