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
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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:
Exhaust Manifold - LH
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold flange nuts.
3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold flange nuts.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. NOTE: Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
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Installation
All axles
1. Position the ring gear and the differential case. Align the bolt holes by
starting two bolts through
the holes in the differential case and the ring gear. Press the ring gear on the
differential case.
2. Install the bolts.
Apply Stud and Bea ...
Exhaust System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Noisy or
leaking
exhaust
Broken or loose
clamps, hangers or
isolators.
Punctures in the muffler
(5230).
Broken, loose or
missing exhaust
manifold fa ...
