Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Halfshaft

Special Tool(s)

Differential Plug 205-294 (T89P-4850-B)
Differential Seal Protector 205-461
Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or Equivalent
Halfshaft Removal Tool 205-475
Steering Arm Remover 211-003 (T64P-3590-F)
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approxi ...

Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts. 1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve. ...

Other materials:

Push Rods - Inspection
1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods. Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure. The push rods ca ...

Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions prio ...

Torque Converter Impeller to Pump Stator Interference Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear during this test. Position the front pump support with the splines up. 2. Mount the torque converter on the front pump support with the splines on the one-way clutch inner race, engaging t ...