Ford Mustang Service Manual: Final assembly
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions prior to removing the pinion flange (4851).
Remove the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal in this section.
3. Force the rear axle drive pinion seal metal flange up. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the seal.
4. Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger (4670).
5. Using the special tool and a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the outer differential pinion bearing (4621) and remove the drive pinion through the rear of the differential housing (4010).
6. Remove the outer differential pinion bearing.
7. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer (4662).
8. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the inner differential pinion bearing (4630).
9. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the differential housing unless the cups are damaged.
Using the special tools, remove the outer differential drive pinion bearing cup (4616).
10. Using the special tools, remove the inner rear axle pinion bearing cup (4628).
Installation
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain ...
Differential Case
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The diffe ...
Other materials:
Cable and Conduit
Parking Brake (Description and Operation)
The parking brake system is cable-actuated and controlled by an independent
hand-operated parking
brake control (2780). To apply parking brake, pull parking brake control upward
as far as possible.
The par ...
Changing the vehicle battery
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal
injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near
the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect
your eyes. Alwa ...
Paint Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit alphanumeric
code. The VIN is stamped
on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The
VIN number is also found
on the v ...