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:

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Removal NOTE: The 3.8L engine is shown; the 4.6L (2V) is similar. 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the throttle position (TP) sensor. Disconnect the connector. Remove the screws, ...

Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube
Special Tool(s) Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent 1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose. 2. Cut a piece of standard 1/8 inch inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25 mm (1 inch longer t ...

Component Tests
Grid Wire Test 1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from the exterior. A broken grid wire will appear as a brown spot. 2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The indicator light should co ...