Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve.
- During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the suspension component fasteners.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
5. Remove the rear brake disc.
6. Remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor and position aside.
7. Support the suspension lower arm and bushing. This will ease removal of the lower shock absorber mount bolt.
8. Disconnect the shock absorber at the suspension lower arm and bushing. Discard the nut and the bolt.
9. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut.
10. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod link at the knuckle.
11. Disconnect the suspension upper arm and bushing at the knuckle. Discard the nut and the bolt.
12. Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.
13. CAUTION: Do not over-angulate the outboard CV joint or damage the boot.
While lowering the knuckle, remove the CV joint from the hub.
14. CAUTION: The crown on the tool forks must face away from the axle housing.
Position the special tool correctly between the CV joint and the axle housing so as not to damage the differential seal.
Using the special tool, exert enough pressure to overcome the circlip and separate the CV joint (4K326) from the differential side gear.
15. CAUTION: Do not damage the differential seal.
Carefully remove the halfshaft (4K138) with both hands.
16. Install the special tool.
Halfshaft
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as
follows:
Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing t ...
Installation
Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sl ...
Other materials:
Wheel And Tire
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for
example, when
changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to
move.
WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very
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Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to
Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be
clamped in the
jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing ...
Pinpoint Test M: DTC B1891 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit
Shorted to Battery or
Ignition
Pinpoint Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously
- RCM
Disconnected, Inoperative or Lost/Low Ignition Feed
Normal Operation
NOTE: During normal operation the air bag indicator will be lit continuously
for 6 seconds after the
ignitio ...