302_Mustang

Well my TOB on my 2000 Mustang GT with the T-45 just completely went this morning. Before it went the TOB would make a grinding noise and the sound would change whenever I pressed the clutch in. And once every 10 shifts only 5th gear would grind going in. I had to drive home 40 miles with the bad TOB and it didn't grind going in 5th.

Does anybody have a link to how to drop the T-45? Since I work at a Ford Dealership they will charge me around $250 to install the clutch kit but I might be able to bring it in and install the clutch and get help from the Master Techs if I needed it and this could be the golden oppourtunity to prove myself since I'm the new guy haha.

Seabee1993

It's not difficult with the proper tools, since you'll have it in a shop you off to goo start. 1. Remove mid pipe and starter 2. Drain Trans 3. Remove drive shaft 4. Remove crossmember, ensure you have support with a jack under the Trans after you take that out all you'll have is the motor mounts supporting all the weight 5. With a long ext remove the top two bolts in the bell housing you can let the Trans down a little on the jack to reach these there the two hardest to reach. 6. Lift the jack up a scoch and then remove the rest of the visible bolts and the dust cover bolts on the front side of the bell housing. 7. I suggest getting help with removal of the Trans it doesn't always come right out, the T45 is only 90lbs empty but.
This was all from memory I'm pretty sure I didn't overlook anything but I'm sure that's about it. If you have more questions don't hesitate to ask. Good luck!

JC316

Easy job that can be complicated by the exhaust and starter. I can drop the transmission in about 40 minutes on my cobra. Seabee basically got it right, but I recommend taking the shifter out of the transmission. Makes dropping it easier and refilling it easier.

Seabee1993

^ thank you!

302_Mustang

Thank you guys for the help, I'm gonna install my offroad h pipe when re assembling and ill try to write up a detailed step by step with picture Gide since I couldn't fine one for a T-45

Seabee1993

Might as well change your clutch while you're in there too.

302_Mustang

That's what I'm doing, got a full ford racing clutch kit on the way.

Seabee1993

I've gotta get mine rebuilt, effing dreading it. I think it's the original with the car.