Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional

Special Tool(s)

2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent
Installer, Differential Side Bearing 205-010 (T57L-4221-A2)
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:

Degas Bottle - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle only. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. 2. Disconnect the radiator vent hose. 3. Remove the degas bottle return hos ...

Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals, and assemble the washers to the gears. Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. 2. Lub ...

Key Programming - Enable/Disable Spare Key Programming
Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent diagnostic tool NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool programmable switch that provides the ca ...