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:
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 ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the retaining ring above fifth gear.
2. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage.
CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent
damage to the
shaft or gears.
Using the special tool, press fifth gear, the s ...
Principles of Operation
Battery Saver
The battery saver feature provides automatic shut-off of power to demand
and courtesy lamp circuitry.
When the generic electronic module (GEM) detects the ignition switch
circuits are in the key OFF or
removed ignition key positions, powe ...



