Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
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 | - |
- Rear Drive Axle and Differential
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
- Drive Pinion
- Differential Case
- Axle Housing
- Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional
- Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok
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:
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. ...
Brake Booster - Vacuum (Removal and Installation)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
4. Position the brake master cylinder (2140) aside.
5. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal (2455) several t ...
Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling
System Dra ...