Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

General Specifications

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Bolt retaining the differential pinion shaft to the differential case 30 22 -
Bolt retaining the driveshaft yoke to the pinion flange 112 83 -
Bolt retaining the differential housing cover to the differential housing 44 32 -
Oil filler plug 30 22 -
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-1.5 - 8-14
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-3.3 - 16-29
Adapter for 205-S127 2.2 - 20
Bolt retaining the bearing cap to the differential case 105 77 -
Bolt retaining the ring gear to the differential case 106 77 -
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals, and assemble the washers to the gears. Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equi ...

Rear Drive Axle and Differential
  The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two steel tube assemblies and a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover uses sili ...

Other materials:

Cleaning leather seats
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible. • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. In C ...

Inspection and Verification
1. The interior lighting system is a generic electronic module (GEM) controlled system. 2. Verify the customer concern by operating the interior lighting system. 3. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage. ...

Principles of Operation
Battery Saver The battery saver feature provides automatic shut-off of power to demand and courtesy lamp circuitry. When the generic electronic module (GEM) detects the ignition switch circuits are in the key OFF or removed ignition key positions, powe ...