Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2803

12. Remove the third gear needle bearing.
Inspect the needle bearing for wear or damage. Install a new needle bearing as
necessary.
13. NOTE: Install the special tool behind second gear with the flat side of the tool facing second
gear.
Using the special tool, remove the spacer, second gear thrust washer and second gear.
Inspect the gear for wear or damage. Install a new gear as necessary.
14. Remove the check ball and second gear needle bearing.
Inspect the needle bearing for wear or damage. Install a new needle bearing as
necessary.
15. Remove the second gear synchronizer inner cone, second gear synchronizer outer cone and
the second gear synchronizer blocking ring.
Inspect all components for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.