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:
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - Mach I
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation)
The electronic engine controls consist of the following:
powertrain control module (PCM)
throttle position (TP) sensor
idle air control (IAC) valve
engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
...
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the conditions
you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate ...
Pinpoint Tests
Road Test
NOTE: It may be necessary to have the customer ride along or drive the
vehicle to point out the
concern. During the road test, take into consideration the customer's driving
habits and the driving
conditions. The customer's concern just may be an a ...
