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

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:

Axle Housing Casting Porosity (Holes in Casting) Repair
CAUTION: To keep the axle's sound characteristics, do not disassemble the carrier. NOTE: Casting porosity is a condition where occasionally gas bubbles will form during the casting process leaving small pockets in the metal that will cause the axle housing t ...

Front Bumper
Special Tool(s) Heavy-Duty Riveter 501-D011 (D80L-23200-A) Removal and Installation All vehicles except Cobra 1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Front Bumper Cover in this section. Cobra 2. Remove the charge ...

Fill
1. WARNING: Do not mix oil types, any mixture or any unapproved oil can lead to seal deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a loss of power steering assist. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reserv ...