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:

    Interior Trim Codes
    The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the interior fabric. The second letter is for the interior color. 9 - Quantum/Rhodes cloth (base coupe) A - Link weave cloth (Mach One) M - Nudo Leather (Cobra) T - Lea cloth with ...

    Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
    1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft. Verify the measurement is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer ...

    Transporting the vehicle
    If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow yo ...