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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-
03A: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T5OD 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
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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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Crossmember to transmission support bolt 58 43 —
Driveshaft flange to pinion flange bolt 112 83 — Klj . 2 ba
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