Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Halfshaft

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. ...

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Security Access - Procedure
Special Tool(s) Worldwide 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent diagnostic tool NOTE: The security access procedure is utilized to obtain passive anti-theft system (PATS) security access. PATS security acce ...

Lower Arm
Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...

Inspection and Verification
Certain axle noise or vibration symptoms are also common to the engine, transmission, wheel bearings, tires, and other parts of the vehicle. For this reason, be sure that the cause of the trouble is in the axle before disassembling, adjusting or repairing th ...