2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to 
Section 205 - 01  . 
8. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from  the transmission. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 17. If transmission disassembly is necessary, drain the transmission fluid. 
18. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission. 
19. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember. 
20.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 21. Lower the transmission and remove the five bolts.  Klj .  5 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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. R

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4.
NOTE:  Position a drain pan under the transmission. 
Remove the case plug, then rotate the transmission to a horizontal position. 
5. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing fluid sea

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Remove the bolts and the gearshift lever. 
7. Inspect the gearshift offset lever insert and O- ring for wear or damage. Install a new insert as 
necessary. 
8. NOTE:  If necessary, remove the spring a

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 10. Remove the 12 bolts. 
11. Using a flat-
blade screwdriver, separate the extension housing, then remove the gearshift offset 
lever from the transmission case. 
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