Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.
4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.
5. Remove the bolt.
6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).
8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).
Differential Case and Ring Gear
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Differential Side
Bearing
205-009 (T57L-4221-A1)
Step Plate
205-D016 (D80L-630-5) or
...
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 equi ...
Other materials:
Column
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow
the depletion of the
restraint system backup power supply.
2. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all
warnings,
c ...
Safety Belts
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit
where they can be properly restrained.
WARNING: Never let a passenger ...
Road Test
NOTE: It may be necessary to have the customer ride along or drive the
vehicle to point out the
concern. During the road test, take into consideration the customer's driving
habits and the driving
conditions. The customer's concern just may be an acceptable ...
