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:
Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield
wiper blade and the top edge
of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH win ...
Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 90 , Turn/Stop/Hazard Lamps for schematic
and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually ins ...
Cable - Antenna Lead In
Removal
1. Remove the audio unit. Refer to Section.
2. Lower the glove compartment by releasing the stops from the
instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector.
4. Remove the antenna lead in cable.
1. Disconnect the pin-type ...
