2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 41. Remove the reverse idler gear assembly. 
42. Remove the reverse idler gear from the shaft. 
�zInspect the gear for wear or damage. Install a new gear as necessary. 
43. Remove the reverse idler ge

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 45. Remove the rear countershaft bearing. 
46. Remove the rear countershaft bearing cup and the rear output shaft bearing cup.  Klj .  14 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES 
Input Shaft and Bearing 
Disassembly and Assembly 
1. Disassemble the input shaft.  1. Remove the third/fourth synchronizer blocking ring. 
2. Remove the inp

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Using the special tool and a press, remove the input shaft front bearing assembly. Discard the 
bearing. 
3. Inspect the input shaft and bearings for wear or damage. Install new components as neces

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES 
Output Shaft 
Disassembly 
1. Remove the retaining ring above fifth gear. 
2.  CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage. 
 CAUTION: Supp

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3. Remove reverse gear needle bearing. 
�zInspect the needle bearing for wear or damage. Install a new needle bearing as 
necessary. 
4. Remove the check ball and the blocking ring.  �zInspect the blo