2003 FORD MUSTANG manual transmission

13. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from
the transmission.
14. Remove the starter motor (11001). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 06 .
15. Disconnect the output shaft speed sensor (OSS) electrical connector. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission.
16. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover. Klj . 3 ba
62003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

17.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not depress the clutch pedal with the
transmission removed.
Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
18. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission.
19. If transmission disassembly is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
20. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
21. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember. Klj . 4 ba
62003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

22. Remove the bolts.
23. Lower the transmission and remove the five bolts. Klj . 5 ba
62003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

DISASSEMBLY
Transmission
1. Remove the clutch release hub and bearing and the clutch release lever. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 01 .
2. WARNING: Make sure protective eyewear is in place.
Clean the transmission exterior with solvent and dry with compressed air. During disassembly,
clean all components with solvent and dry with compressed air.
SECTION 308-
03A: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T5OD 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Bearing Puller
205-
D064 (D84L-1123- A) or
Equivalent Front Hub Tool
204-
069 (T81P-1104- C) Holding Fixture
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Impact Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Puller
307-
001 (TOOL- 1175-AC) or
Equivalent Staking Punch
308-
056 (T77J-7025- F) Klj . 1 ba
112003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

3. Attach the transmission to the special tool.
4.
NOTE: Position a drain pan under the transmission.
Remove the case plug.
5. NOTE: Position the gearshift lever in NEUTRAL.
Remove the bolts and the gearshift lever.
6. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the gearshift offset lever with the extension
housing bolted in place. A lug, located on the bottom of the gearshift offset lever,
meshes with the detent plate preventing enough rearward movement of the gearshift
offset lever to allow removal.
Remove the split pin and the gearshift shaft bushing. Klj . 2 ba
112003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES
Selector Plate
Disassembly
1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).
Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve (7K201) in the neutral
position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).
2. Rotate the main shift control shaft (7358) counterclockwise and pull it rearward to access the pin. Remove the pin.
3. Using a twisting motion, remove the main shift control shaft.
4. Remove the gear shifter forks, the gear shift plates, the pin, the gear selector interlock sleeve, and the selector body.
SECTION 308-
03A: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T5OD 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
42003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES
Input Shaft and Bearing
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the input bearing (7025).
2. Remove the bearing race and the end play selective shims.
3. Remove the input shaft seal (7052). Assembly SECTION 308-
03A: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T5OD 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Input Shaft Seal Replacer
308-
220 (T94P-7025- AH) Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
205-
D002 (D79L-4621- A) or
Equivalent Klj . 1 ba
32003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

1. Using the special tool, install the input shaft seal.
2.
NOTE: In installing a new input shaft seal as part of a transmission overhaul, do not install the
end play selective shims at this time.
Instal the end play selective shims and the bearing race.
3. Using a press and a capped length of pipe, install the input bearing. Klj . 2 ba
32003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...