Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s)
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2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent |
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Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) |
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Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or equivalent |
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the
drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAU ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. Install the intake manifold and gaskets, tighten the bolts in the sequence
shown.
2. NOTE: The O-ring is to be installed on the top of the thermostat.
Install the water thermostat and the O-ring.
Install a new O-ring as necessary.
3. Install the wa ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the retaining ring above fifth gear.
2. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage.
CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent
damage to the
shaft or gears.
Using the special tool, press fifth gear, the s ...
Front Seat Backrest
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power
in this section.
2. Remove the front seat backrest latch. For additional information, refer
to Latch-Front Seat
Backrest in this section.
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