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:

Symptom Chart
Condition Possible Sources Action Hard Steering or Lack of Assist Seized lower steering column shaft U-joints. Damaged, fractured steering column bearing(s). Power steering pump. Suspension components. ...

Brake Caliper - Cobra
Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip. 4. Remove the caliper locating pin. 5. Remove the front brake flow bolt. 6. Remove the caliper. 7. Remove the brake pa ...

Door Speaker - Upper
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the front door trim panels (239420). For additional information, refer to Section 2. Remove the upper speaker access cover. 3. Remove the upper speaker housing. 1. Remove the screw. 2. Remove the upper spea ...