Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Halfshaft

Special Tool(s)

Differential Plug 205-294 (T89P-4850-B)
Differential Seal Protector 205-461
Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or Equivalent
Halfshaft Removal Tool 205-475
Steering Arm Remover 211-003 (T64P-3590-F)
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approxi ...

Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts. 1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve. ...

Other materials:

Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
Disconnect 1. CAUTION: Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent the tubes from twisting. Remove the nut from the peanut fitting. 2. Pull the peanut fitting apart. 3. CAUTION: Do not use metal tools to remove the O-ring seal. They can cause axi ...

Final assembly
23. Install the differential assembly in the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 24. CAUTION: Align the index marks. CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, a ...

Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Sec ...