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:
Installation
Convertible
1. For installation of the back window glass, refer to Section.
Coupe
CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed back window
glass, the vehicle should
not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. The curing time at
tempe ...
Gearshift Lever and Boot
Material
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
3. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
4. Remove the screws and the inner shif ...
Electronic compass
The compass heading displays in the center-integrated display.
Note: Driving near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful
broadcast antenna may affect the compass reading. Magnetic or metallic
objects placed in, on or near your vehicle may also aff ...
