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:

Installation
LH mount 1. Position the engine mount and install the bolt and studbolts. 2. Attach the ground cables and install the nuts. RH mount 3. Position the engine mount and install the bolts and studbolt. 4. Attach the wiring harness and install the nut. Both ...

Lifting
CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493). Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur i ...

Throttle Body
Removal WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal ...