Ford Mustang Service Manual: Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
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3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.
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4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.
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5. Remove the bolt.
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6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
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7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).
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8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).
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Disassembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damag ...
Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Description
Nm
lb-ft
lb-in
Bolt retaining the differential pinion shaft to the
differential case
30
22
-
Bolt retaining t ...
Other materials:
Differential Housing Cover
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover
uses silicone sealant
as a gasket.
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Symptom Chart
Inspection and Verification
1. Road test.
Verify the customer's concern by performing a road test on a smooth
road.
2. Inspect tires.
Check the tire pressure with all normal loads in the vehicle and the
tires cold. For
additional information, refer t ...
Fittings - Vapor Tube
Fuel System (Description and Operation)
Component Location
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignite ...