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 ...

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:

Extension Housing Seal and Gasket
Special Tool(s) Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Installer, Transmission Extension Housing Fluid Seal 308-002 (T61L-7657-A) Remover, Transmission Fluid Seal 307-048 (T74P-77248-A) Removal 1. Drain the transmiss ...

Component Tests
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve 1. Open the hood. 2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring. NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise. Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time. 3. Inspect the IAC valv ...

Chuckle
Chuckle that occurs on the coast driving phase is usually caused by excessive clearance between the differential gear hub and the differential case bore. Damage to a gear tooth on the coast side can cause a noise identical to a chuckle. A very small tooth n ...