M/T, Engine - Rattle/Buzz At 2,000-2,500 RPM
TSB 09-18-1609/21/09
4.6L MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SEPARATOR PLATE
BUZZ - BUILT BEFORE 4/5/2009
FORD:
2005-2010 Mustang
This article supersedes TSB 8-2-10 to update the production fix date, vehicle model years and part list.
ISSUE
Some 2005-2010 Mustang vehicles built before 4/5/2009 and equipped with a 4.6L engine and manual transmission, may exhibit an oil-canning or exhaust rattle/buzz around 2000 - 2500 RPM during the first few minutes of driving after a cold start. The sound goes away after the car warms up. The concern may be caused by the separator plate, between the rear face of the engine block and the transmission housing, vibrating and/or contacting the flywheel.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove transmission per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-03B.
2. Pry separator plate from the rear face of the block alignment dowels and slide it out from between block and flywheel. Replace with new service part.
3. Install transmission per WSM, Section 308-03B.
NOTE
INSTALL NEW SEPARATOR PLATE TO TRANSMISSION BOLTS IF MISSING OR DAMAGED. (FIGURE 1)
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
091816A 2005-2010 Mustang: 2.8 Hrs.
Replace The Separator
Plate, Includes Time To
Remove And Install
Transmission (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6A373 07
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