Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.

3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.

4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.

5. Remove the bolt.

6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).

7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).

8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Differential Side
Bearing
205-010 (T57L-4221-A2)
Step Plate
205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) or
...
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential
side gear journals, and
assemble the washers to the gears.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-1958 ...
Other materials:
Anti-Lock Control - Traction Control
Torque Specifications
Anti-Lock Control -Traction Control
The four wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) with traction control consists
of the following
components:
anti-lock brake control module (2C346)
front anti-lock brake sensor (2C204)/(2C205)
front ...
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
-
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Air Conditioning (A/C) System Check - Retail Procedure
NOTE: This Retail Procedure is not eligible for claiming on Ford
paid repairs (warranty and ESP).
NOTE: The engine should be run at idle for 10 minutes with the air
conditioning on and set to MAX A/C
before carrying out this retail procedure.
NOTE: Re ...
