Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional
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 205-010 (T57L-4221-A2) |
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Step Plate 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) or equivalent |
Axle Housing
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 ...
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:
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being serviced, only one wheel is
raised off the ground
and the rear axle is driven by the engine, the wheel on the ground could drive ...
Dowels - Flywheel Housing to Block
Removal
1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel housing to block dowel
holes or the surface areas
around the flywheel housing to block dowel hole during removal.
Remove the two flywheel housing to block dowels using a drift pin where the
flywheel ...
Shift Point Road Test
This test verifies that the shift control system is operating
correctly.
1. Bring engine and transmission up to normal operating temperature.
2. Operate vehicle with transmission range selector lever in (D)
position.
3. NOTE: Shift speed ranges a ...



