Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Axle Housing

Special Tool(s)

Plug Set, Differential 205-294 (T89P-4850-B)
Protector, Differential Seal (Pair) 205-461
Remover, Halfshaft 205-475
Remover, Steering Arm 211-003 (T64P-3590-F)
Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s) Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal 205-133 (T79P-4676-A) Removal 1. Remove the pinion flange (4851). For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange in this sec ...

Removal
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve. During installation, raise the suspension to this reference ma ...

Other materials:

Support Straps
Removal WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury. WARNING: Fuel suppl ...

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 damage the threads in the bolt holes. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...

Axle Housing
Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.  During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the s ...