2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Using the special tools, press the bearing spacer, the reverse gear synchronizer cone and first 
gear from the output shaft. 
6. Remove the first gear needle bearing.  �zInspect the needle bearing for

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8.
NOTE:  Reposition the output shaft on the press with the input shaft end facing upward. 
Remove and discard the retaining ring. 
9. Remove the third/fourth synchronizer hub. 
10. Remove the third/f

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12. Remove the third gear needle bearing. 
�zInspect the needle bearing for wear or damage. Install a new needle bearing as 
necessary. 
13. NOTE:  Install the special tool behind second gear with the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16. Remove the snap ring, then using the special tool, press off the first/second gear synchronizer. 
Assembly  1. Carry out the following before reassembling:  �zInspect the gears for broken or crack

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. Install the first gear synchronizer blocking ring. 
�zAlign the blocking ring tabs with the synchronizer assembly. 
5. Install the outer first gear synchronizer cone. 
6. Install the inner first ge

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Install the first gear needle bearing. 
�zApply petroleum jelly to the bearing. 
8. Install first gear.  �zRotate the gear to align the gear slots with the inner cone tabs. 
9. Install the reverse

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 10. Install the reverse gear blocking ring. 
11. Using the special tools, install the reverse gear bearing spacer. 
12. Install reverse gear needle bearing. 
�zApply petroleum jelly to the bearing.  

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Install reverse gear. 
�zRotate the gear to align the gear slots with the inner cone tabs. 
14. Install the check ball.  �zUse petroleum jelly to hold the check ball in place. 
15. Install the thr