Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Differential Case and Ring Gear
Special Tool(s)
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2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent |
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Installer, Differential Side Bearing 205-009 (T57L-4221-A1) |
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Step Plate 205-D016 (D80L-630-5) or equivalent |
Axle Assembly
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.
During installation, raise the suspen ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the RH front door scuff plate.
3. Remove the RH cowl side trim panel.
Remove the pin-type retainer.
Remove the panel.
4. Disconnect ...
Engine
A modular engine is built around four modules:
the intake module
the cylinder head module (RH)
the cylinder head module (LH)
the lower engine module
While not all repairs can take advantage of the modular concept, mos ...
Bearing Whine
Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually
caused by worn/damaged
pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs
at all driving speeds.
This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...



