Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Axle

Special Tool(s)

2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent
Adapter for 205-S127 205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Bearing Preload Tool 205-395 (T93P-4220-A)
Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal 205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Gauge, Clutch Housing 308-021 (T75L-4201-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge 100-D005 (D78P-4201-G) or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Spreader, Differential Carrier 205-001 (TOOL-4000-E) or equivalent
Installer, Differential Side Bearing 205-010 (T57L-4221-A2)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-110 (T76P-4020-A10)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-129 (T79P-4020-A18)
Gauge Tube, Drive Pinion 205-336 (T93P-4020-A)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-111 (T76P-4020-A11)
Spreader, Differential Housing (Plate) 205-335 (T93P-4000-A)
Gauge, Differential Bearing 205-338 (T93P-4222-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-005 (T53T-4621-C)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup 205-024 (T67P-4616-A)
Protector, Drive Pinion Thread 205-460
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal 205-133 (T79P-4676-A)
Gauge, Differential Bearing 205-339 (T93P-4222-B)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-109 (T76P-4020-A9)
Step Plate 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) or equivalent
Gauge, Differential Clutch 205-135 (T80P-4946-A)
Gauge, Differential Clutch Torque 205-013 (T59L-4204-A)
Remover, Bearing 205-055 (T71P-4621-B)
Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Installation
1. Install the bushings, if removed. 2. Using the transmission jack, raise the rear axle assembly into position. 3. Install the bolts and nuts. 4. Install the bolts. 5. CAUTION: Align the index ...

Disassembly
Initial disassembly 1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant into a suitable container. 2. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for ...

Other materials:

Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that contains a built-in hydrometer. The hydrometer eye indication is as follows: A green dot means the battery is OK. A yellow dot, red dot, or when the green dot is not visible, ...

Warning Indicator Bulb
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster in this section. 2. Remove the necessary instrument cluster bulbs by rotating one quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...

Door Alignment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on convertible models. 1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front ...