Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 | - |
| Bolt retaining the differential housing cover to the differential housing | 44 | 32 | - |
| Oil filler plug | 30 | 22 | - |
| Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) | 0.9-1.5 | - | 8-14 |
| Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) | 1.8-3.3 | - | 16-29 |
| Adapter for 205-S127 | 2.2 | - | 20 |
| Bolt retaining the bearing cap to the differential case | 105 | 77 | - |
| Bolt retaining the ring gear to the differential case | 106 | 77 | - |
- Rear Drive Axle and Differential
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
- Drive Pinion
- Differential Case
- Axle Housing
- Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional
- Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential
side gear journals, and
assemble the washers to the gears.
Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equi ...
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover
uses sili ...
Other materials:
Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
Removal
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will
allow for easy access to the
retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the ...
Valve Cover RH
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose.
3. Remove the differential feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system
vacuum hoses and
the bracket bolts. Po ...
Diagnostic Instructions - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
The symptom chart can be used to help locate the air bag supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
concerns if n ...
