2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Transmission Draining and Filling 
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.  �zPosition a suitable drain pan under the transmission. 
2. Clean and install the drain plu

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Install the filler plug.  Klj .  2 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL 
Transmission 
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob. 
2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector, then  lift the gearshift lever boot over the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Remove the bolts and the lower gearshift lever. 
6. Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector. 
7. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle. For additional info

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual slip yoke and transmission output shaft. 
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to 
Section 205 - 01  . 
10. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors from th

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 14. Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork. 
15. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission. 
16. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 18. Remove the eight transmission-
to-clutch adapter housing bolts. 
19. Move the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower  the rear of the transmission w

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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 only.