Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Axle Housing
Special Tool(s)
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Plug Set, Differential 205-294 (T89P-4850-B) |
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Protector, Differential Seal (Pair) 205-461 |
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Remover, Halfshaft 205-475 |
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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:
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 the driveshaft yoke to the pinion flange
112
83
-
...
Axle Assembly
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
suspens ...
Installation
1. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Install the camshafts.
Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.
2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies and tighten the bolts in the
sequence shown.
3. Install the bolts.
4. CAUTION: Timing marks must be a ...




