Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s)
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2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent |
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Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) |
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Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or equivalent |
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the
drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAU ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. Install the intake manifold and gaskets, tighten the bolts in the sequence
shown.
2. NOTE: The O-ring is to be installed on the top of the thermostat.
Install the water thermostat and the O-ring.
Install a new O-ring as necessary.
3. Install the wa ...
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE CONTROL ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK PARKING LAMPS
YesPlace the headlamp switch in the OFF
position.
GO to A2 .
No
REFER to Section.
Place the headlamp switch ...
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 equivalent
meeting
Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
2. Lub ...



