Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal

Special Tool(s)

2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
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. ...