2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 56. Install the shipping seal. 
57. Rotate the transmission to a horizontal position. 
58. Clean the mating surfaces of the shift cover opening surface and the shift cover. Apply a bead 
of silicone r

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual shaft guide tube must be cleaned and lubricated. 
Install the clutch release hub and bearing and the clutch release lever. For additional 
information, refer to Section 308-
01. 
61. Fill the transmis

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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 Grea

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
SECTION 308-
03C: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T56 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual  General Specifications 
Item  Specification 
Lubricants and Sealants 
Premium Long-
Life Grease 
X

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Guide plate bolts  22  16  —
Reverse lockout solenoid bolt  18  13  —
Drain plug  27  20  —
Reversing lamp switch  27  20  —
Fill plug  27  20  —
Reverse idler shaft bracket bolts  25  18

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Manual Transmission 
The T56 six-
speed manual transmission features the following: 
�z six forward speeds and one reverse speed. 
�z forward gears are synchronized and heli

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3  — Build date code —
day 4  — Build date code —
year 5  — Shift number 
6  — Serial number 
7  — Service repair code 
8  — Identification number located on left lower side of 
transm

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 
Manual Transmission 
Refer to 
Section 308 - 00  . 
SECTION 308-
03C: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T56 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual  Klj .  1 ba
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