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 10 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 and the differential pinion shaft (4211).
6. WARNING: Due to the spring tension, use care when removing the differential clutch spring (4214). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Remove the differential clutch spring.
7. Remove the differential gears.
1. Remove the two differential pinion gears (4215).
2. Remove the two differential side gears (4236).
3. Remove the two differential pinion thrust washers (4230).
8. CAUTION: Keep the differential clutch packs (4947) in order. Do not mix them.
Always reassemble them in the same sequence.
Separate the differential clutch packs and shims from the differential side gears and tag them "right" and "left".
- Clean and inspect the remaining differential components for wear and damage and install new parts as necessary.
9. CAUTION: Do not use acids or solvents when cleaning the differential clutch pack.
Wipe components only with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Clean and inspect the differential clutch packs for wear and damage and install new parts as necessary.
Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok
Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent Gauge, Differential Clutch 205-022 (T66L-4204-A) Gauge, Differential Clutch 205-135 (T80P-4946-A) ...Assembly
1. CAUTION: 118 ml (4 oz) of the specified Ford Friction Modifier must be used in the axle. Lubricate each steel clutch plate and soak all friction plates for no less than 15 minutes. Use Additiv ...Other materials:
Air Distribution
NOTE: The air distribution system of this vehicle cannot be equipped
with a cabin air filter.
There are two sources of air available to the air distribution system:
outside air
recirculated air
Recirculated air is only used during MAX A/C.
Air distribut ...
Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Remove ...
Master Cylinder Priming - 4.6L
1. CAUTION: Use only bleed screws on the engine side of the
brake master cylinder
(2140). The hydro-boost bleed screw, located near the dash on the
hydro-booster
casting, is for the booster cavity filled with power steering fluid, not
brake fluid. ...