Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals, and assemble the washers to the gears.
- Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.

2. Lubricate the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears, and assemble the washers to the gears.
- Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.

3. Position the differential side gear and thrust washer assemblies in the differential case.

4. Engage the differential pinion gears with the differential side gears and rotate the pinion gears to align with the differential pinion shaft bore.

5. Insert the differential pinion shaft.
- Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the hole in the differential case.

6. Install a new bolt finger-tight.

7. Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings, if removed.

8. Position the ring gear and the differential case. Align the bolt holes by starting two bolts through the holes in the differential case and the ring gear. Press the ring gear on the differential case.

9. Install the bolts.
- Apply Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1 to the bolt threads.

10. Install the differential assembly. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the thread ...
Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Gauge, Differential Clutch
205-022 (T66L-4204-A)
Gauge, Differential Clutch
205-135 (T80P-4946-A)
...
Other materials:
Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down
as necessary.
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Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional
information, ...
Engine Support Insulators
Special Tool(s)
3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or
equivalent
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