Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2643

F9 INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION
Remove the transmission.
Disassemble the transmission. Refer to
Carry out the following:
inspect all the shift rails for excessive scuffing or
wear.
check the interlock pins on the shift rail.
make sure the interlock bolts are tighten to 31 Nm (23
lb-ft).
inspect the shift pads for wear or cracking.
inspect the shift forks for wear or damage.
check the synchronizer rings (of the affected gear[s])
for wear or damage.
check the synchronizer hubs (of the affected gear[s])
for wear or damage.
inspect the clutching teeth of the affected gear.
Are there any internal components worn or damaged?
PINPOINT TEST G: EXCESSIVE NOISE
G1 TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER TEST
Start the engine and let it idle with the transmission in
neutral and the clutch engaged (pedal up). If noise is
excessive, depress the clutch pedal to stop the
transmission input shaft from rotating.
Does the noise stop when the clutch pedal is
depressed?
G2 CHECK THE PILOT BEARING
Inspect the pilot bearing for damage. Refer to
Is the pilot bearing OK?
G3 CHECK TORSION SPRINGS
Inspect the torsion springs for fatigue or breakage.
Are there any signs of fatigue or breakage?
Section 308-03B
Test Step
contamination, REPAIR as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation. If the
transmission is still hard to
shift, GO to
No
TIGHTEN the bolts to 80
Nm (59 lb-ft). TEST the
system for normal
operation. If the
transmission is still hard to
shift, GO to
Yes
INSTALL new components
.
or REPAIR as necessary.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
ASSEMBLE and INSTALL
the transmission. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
INSPECT the clutch component
for damage. REFER to General
Procedures in this section.
No
GO to G2 .
Yes
Bearing .
GO to G3 .
No
INSTALL a new pilot bearing.
REFER to
Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc.
REFER to
TEST the system for normal
operation.
F9 .
F9 .
Section 308-01 .
Section 308-01 .