Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear brake disc (2C026).
4. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt (4241).
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
Remove the U-washer (4N237).
1. Push the axle shafts (4234) inboard.
2. Remove the U-washer.
7. CAUTION: Damage to the rear brake anti-lock sensor (2C190) may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft.
Carefully remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor.
8. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the axle shaft.
Axle Shaft
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Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal
Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESAM1C75-
B.
2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal. ...
Other materials:
Piston
Special Tool(s)
Piston Pin Tool or equivalent
303-D034 (D81L-6135-A)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool, ...
Fittings - R-Clip
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disconnect
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel- ...
Radiator
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and
4.6L vehicles. ...
