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:

Deactivation Procedure
WARNING: If the supplemental restraint system (SRS) is being serviced, the system must be deactivated and restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed. Refer to Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this section. The air bag restraint system ...

Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel
Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. Vehicles with automatic transmission 2. Place the selector lever in the 1 position. Vehicles with manual transmission 3. ...

Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to Driveshaft in this section. 2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...