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.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.

Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

5. Remove the bolt.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).

Differential Case and Ring Gear

7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).

Differential Case and Ring Gear

8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

Differential Case and Ring Gear

    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:

    Windshield Glass
    Special Tool(s) Rotunda Pneumatic Knife with Offset Blade 107-R1511 or equivalent The Pumper 164-R2459 or equivalent Rotunda Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit 164-R2450 or equivalent ...

    Shift Patterns
    Upshifts Transmission upshifting is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM receives inputs from various engine or vehicle sensors and driver demands to control shift scheduling, shift feel and torque converter clutch (TCC) opera ...

    Antenna
    Torque Specifications Antenna The antenna system consists of: antenna mast antenna base and cable antenna lead-in cable The radio antenna uses a two-piece coaxial cable to connect the audio unit to the antenna. The front antenna lead-i ...