Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Differential Housing Cover
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover (4033).
1. Remove the 10 bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing (4010).
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the differential housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before applying the new silicone sealant. To prevent contamination, cover the inside of the rear axle (4001) prior to cleaning the machined surface.
Clean the differential housing and the differential housing cover gasket mating surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone, or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
- Use Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A.
3. NOTE: If possible, allow one hour before filling the axle with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has cured.
Install the differential housing cover.
1. Install the differential housing cover.
2. Install the 10 bolts.
4. NOTE: In-vehicle repair refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified lubricant to 6.4-14.3-mm (1/4-9/16-in) below the bottom of the fill hole.
Fill the rear axle to the level shown, approximately 1.54-1.66-liters (3.25-3.50-pints) of lubricant, and install the filler plug.
- Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
5. Lower the vehicle.
Installation
1. Inspect the pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and scratches
prior to installing the flange.
Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the pinion flange ...
Axle Housing Bushing
Special Tool(s)
Axle Suspension Bushing Set
204-S030 (T78P-5638-A)
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and sys ...
Other materials:
Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read
and follow all warnings,
cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. Install the passenger air bag module.
1. Position the passenger air bag module into the instrume ...
Input Shaft and Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal
205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-004 (T53T-4621-B)
Adapter Set, Step Plate
205-DS011 (D80L-630 ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Shaft Seal
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (3.8L vehicles)
412-098 (T94P-19703-AH)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (4.6L vehicles)
412-103 (T95L-19703-AH)
Protector, A/C Compressor
Shaft Oil Seal
412-06 ...