2003 FORD MUSTANG manual transmission

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Transmission Support Crossmember
Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
3. Remove the crossmember. 1. Disconnect the HO2S sensors and position them aside.
2. Remove the bolts from the crossmember to the extension housing.
3. Remove the bolts from the crossmember to the body and remove the crossmember.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL
Transmission
CAUTION: Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install new parts the
transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned and backflushed. Use a suitable torque
converter/fluid cooler cleaner. If equipped a new oil- to-air cooler must also be installed.
When internal wear or damage has occurred in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate
material or band material may have been carried into the torque converter and fluid cooler.
These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission troubles and must be
removed from the system before the transmission is put back into use.
CAUTION: After transmission is removed for a major overhaul, it is important to
completely clean all transmission components, including torque converter, oil- to-air cooler if
equipped, cooler inlet tube, main control valve body, clutches and all coasting booster valve
shuttle balls after any transmission repair that generates contamination. These contaminants
are a major cause for recurring transmission concerns and must be removed from the system
before the transmission is returned to use.
The cleaning of foreign material from the direct clutch check ball is often omitted. This
omission can lead to repeat repair of the transmission.
If equipped a new oil- to-air cooler must be installed under the following conditions; for
installation refer to Section 307 - 02 .
z Evidence of transmission assembly or fluid contamination is found due to the following
transmission or converter failure modes:
„major metallic failure
„ multiple clutches or clutch plate failures
„ sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination.
1. Place the transmission range selector lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the dual converter Y pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
5. Disconnect the transmission harness electrical connector.
SECTION 307-
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Retainer, Torque Converter
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6. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
7.
NOTE: To maintain the initial driveshaft balance, mark the REAR driveshaft yoke and the axle
pinion flange so they may be installed in their original positions.
Remove the driveshaft bolts.
8. Separate the driveshaft from the transmission.
9. Disconnect the connector. Klj . 2 ba
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14. Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.
15. Remove the cable from the bracket.
16. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
17. Position the high-
lift jack under the transmission.
18. Unclip the connectors. Klj . 4 ba
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24. Unclip the harness.
25.
WARNING: The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of
the transmission. Secure the torque converter in the transmission.
Using the special tool, secure the torque converter in the transmission then lower the
transmission from the vehicle.
26. Carry out the transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler — Backflushing and Cleaning . Klj . 6 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Transmission
SECTION 307-
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Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Slide Hammer
307-
005 (T59L- 100-B) Remover, Transmission Fluid
Seal
307-
048 (T74P-77248- A) Handle, Torque Converter
307-
091 (T81P-7902- C) Remover, Transmission Fluid
Pump
307-
221 (T89T-70010- A) Remover/Installer, Servo
Piston
307-
251 (T92P-70023- A) Remover, Torque Converter
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1. Remove the special tool.
2. Using the special tools, remove torque converter.
3. Using the special tool, mount the transmission to the bench. 307-
309 (T94P-77001- BH) Retainer, Torque Converter
307-
346 (T97T-7902- A) Remover, Bearing Cup
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4.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid pan gasket is not damaged, it may be reused.
Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket. 1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan to case gasket.
5. Clean the transmission fluid pan and pan magnet.
6. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and grommet remains in the main control bore,
carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the grommet. Use care not to damage the
main control bore.
NOTE: If transmission is being repaired for a contamination- related failure, use a new filter and
seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present. Remove the fluid filter and grommet. Klj . 3 ba
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