Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 prior to removing the pinion flange (4851).
Remove the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal in this section.
3. Force the rear axle drive pinion seal metal flange up. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the seal.
4. Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger (4670).
5. Using the special tool and a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the outer differential pinion bearing (4621) and remove the drive pinion through the rear of the differential housing (4010).
6. Remove the outer differential pinion bearing.
7. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer (4662).
8. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the inner differential pinion bearing (4630).
9. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the differential housing unless the cups are damaged.
To remove the bearing cups, tap alternately (with a brass drift of suitable length) on opposite sides of the cup to prevent the cup from cocking in the casting.
Drive Pinion
Special Tool(s) Adapter for 205-S127 205-105 (T76P-4020-A3) Adapter for 205-S127 205-109 (T76P-4020-A9) Adapter for 205-S127 205-110 (T76P-4020-A10) Adapter fo ...Installation
Using special tool 205-054 NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing cups. If necessary, proceed to Using special tools 205-153, 205-054, and 205-D055 in this procedure for ...Other materials:
Front Subframe - 3.8L Engine
Special Tool(s)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) (014-
00792)
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to Section.
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Brake Disc Machining
Special Tool(s)
Gauge, Clutch Housing
308-021 (T75L-4201-A)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA or equiv ...
Principles of Operation
Multifunction Wipers
The front wiper/washer feature controls the speed of the front
windshield wipers and the amount of
washer fluid sprayed on the front windshield when requested by the
customer. There are five (5) wiper
modes: OFF, LOW, HIGH, INT ...