Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Halfshaft
Special Tool(s)
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Differential Plug 205-294 (T89P-4850-B) |
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Differential Seal Protector 205-461 |
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Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or Equivalent |
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Halfshaft Removal Tool 205-475 |
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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.
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Other materials:
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive
discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and
gouges
which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old
sealant.
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Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized
system.
a shift interlock system ...
Transmission Drive Cycle Test
NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving
conditions and obey all traffic
laws.
NOTE: The Transmission Drive Cycle Test must be followed exactly.
Malfunctions must occur four
times consecutively for shift error DTC code to be set, ...
