Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal

  • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESAM1C75- B.

2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.

Install the two axle shafts.

Axle Shaft

3. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.

Install the U-washer.

1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shaft.

2. Pull the axle shaft outward.

Axle Shaft

4. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 prior to installation.

Install the differential pinion shaft.

1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.

2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

Axle Shaft

5. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle with the specified lubrication. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.

6. Install the rear brake anti-lock sensor. .

7. Install the rear brakes. .

8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. 9. Lower the vehicle.

    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 3. Remove the rear brake disc (2C026). 4. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For addi ...

    Other materials:

    Forward Clutch Cylinder
    Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent Compressor, Clutch Spring 307-096 (T81P-70235-A) Protector, Transmission Forward Clutch Outer Fluid Seal 307-423 M ...

    Symptom Chart
    Condition Possible Sources Action Difficult starting Damaged ignition system. Damaged fuel system. Damaged starting system. Damaged charging system/battery. Burnt valve. Worn piston. Worn pi ...

    Air Cleaner - 3.8L
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe-3.8L in this section. 2. Disconnect the connector. 3. Remove the bolt. 4. Remove the air cleaner and d ...