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:
Blower Motor
Removal
1. Disconnect the jumper wire.
2. Disconnect the main harness.
3. Remove the screws.
4. Separate the cover from the motor.
5. Separate the motor from the housing.
6. Disconnect the jumper from the motor.
Remove the blower motor.
Installa ...
Spring Lock Couplings
Special Tool(s)
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (3/8 inch yellow)
310-D004 (D87L-9280-A) or
equivalent
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (1/2 inch green)
310-D005 (D87L-9280-B) or
equivalent
Material
Item
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Manual seats
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: Rock the seat backwards and forwards after
releasing the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged.
Moving the seats backward and
forward
Recline adjustment
WARNIN ...
