2003 FORD MUSTANG manual transmission

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
transmission case Klj . 2 ba
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Manual Transmission
Refer to
Section 308 - 00 .
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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 plug.
3. NOTE: Before removing, clean the area around the filler plug.
Remove the filler plug.
4. Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transmission to the correct level with the specified fluid. zTransmission capacity is 3.9 liters (4.1 quarts).
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Item Specification
DEXRON III® (
ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT -2-QDX DEXRON III® Klj . 1 ba
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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 gearshift lever.
3. Remove the bolts and the upper gearshift lever.
4. Remove the bolts and the lower gearshift lever boot.
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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 information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
8. Drain the transmission fluid.
9. CAUTION: Index- mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft Klj . 2 ba
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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 the crossmember.
11. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
12. Remove the bolts and the transmission crossmember.
13. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover. Klj . 3 ba
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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.
17. Disconnect the reverse lamp electrical connector. Klj . 4 ba
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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 while moving it forward to clear the exhaust pipe. Lower the
transmission from the vehicle. Klj . 5 ba
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