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 - 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
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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 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-1958 ...
Other materials:
Interior luggage compartment release
WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked
and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
WARNING: Do ...
Wheel Hub - Cobra
Special Tool(s)
2-3 Jaw Puller
205-D026 (D80L-1013-A) or
Equivalent
Driver
205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)
Front Hub Remover Replacer
204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
Hub Bearing Remover
204-081 (T83P-1104-AH2)
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Connecting Rod - Bushing Diameter
1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
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