M/T - TR3650 2nd or 3rd Gear Grind/Growl on Decel.
TSB 05-15-208/08/05
GROWL/GRINDING NOISE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR
DURING DECELERATION - TR3650 MANUAL
TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE
2/21/2005
FORD:
2005 Mustang
This article supersedes TSB 05-8-8 to update the vehicle build date information, the labor operation, and the note at the end of the article.
ISSUE
Some 2005 Mustang vehicles equipped with 4.6L engine and the TR3650 manual transmission built before 2/21/2005, may exhibit an intermiffent raspy grinding noise while driving in 2nd and/or 3rd gear during deceleration. The noise may sound like a bearing growl, screech or scraping noise. Noise intensity may be light to medium, and is more likely to occur during the first few minutes of warm-up.
ACTION
Order a synchronizer kit and a snap ring kit. Replace the reverse gear and synchronizer on the main shaft, and the associated snap rings. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 308-03B.
NOTE
METAL SHAVINGS, PARTICLES OR FLAKES FOUND ON THE TRANSMISSION MAGNET ARE NORMAL.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
051502A 2005 Mustang TR3650: 5.5 Hrs.
Install Reverse Gear
Synchronizer Kit (Do Not
Use With 7003A, 7003AZJ,
7003A2)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7124 42
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