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:

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. ...

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, ...