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

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 3. Remove the rear brake disc (2C026). 4. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For addi ...

Other materials:

Halfshaft Joint
Special Tool(s) Driver 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Hub Bearing Cup Replacer 205-147 (T80T-4000-P) Sensing Ring Replacer 206-041 (T89P-20202-A) Disassembly 1. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the halfshaft assembly. Install a new assem ...

Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s) Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal clearance. 1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. 2. ...

Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to Driveshaft in this section. 2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...