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2016 workshop · Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case

308-03A Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission -MT82

308-03A Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission -MT82

2016 MustangMT82Reference 3,055 / 6,619HTML edition
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Transmission hissing — noise in Damaged or worn INSPECT the transmission NEUTRAL or in forward gears. As bearings bearings. INSTALL new bearings bearings wear or break up, the noise as necessary. changes to a thumping noise

Transmission knocking/thudding — Bearings with INSPECT the transmission noise at low speeds in forward gears damaged balls or bearings. INSTALL new bearings

rollers or with as necessary. pitted and spalled races

Transmission growling/humming — Incorrect driveline CHECK the driveline angle. noise occurs in the forward gears. The angle REPAIR as necessary. noise is more prominent when the gear REFER to: Driveshaft (205-01 is loaded. The problem gear can be Driveshaft, Diagnosis and located as the noise occurs in a Testing). specific gear position •Transmission rumble/growl — noise at higher speeds in forward gears, more pronounced in a coast/deceleration condition

Driveshaft out of CHECK the driveshaft for balance or damage, missing balance weights damaged or undercoating. REFER to the

driveshaft runout and balance test. REFER to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Diagnosis and Testing).

Axle howl or The MT82 transmission may be whine suspect of a gear whine noise,

which seems to be emanating from the rear of the vehicle at or in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) at full operating temperature. Drive the vehicle at customer complaint speeds in 5th gear (this is the direct gear) to eliminate manual transmission as noise source, reach full operating temperature and confirm if noise is still present. REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). If noise is not present, proceed with gear noise analysis.

Transmission rumble/growl — noise at Damaged or worn CHECK transmission fluid for all speeds in forward gears, more transmission excessive metal particles. pronounced in a heavy acceleration bearing or gears REPAIR as necessary. condition (high mileage

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