Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Drive Halfshafts
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as
follows:
Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to
the rear wheels.
Halfshafts rotate at approxi ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating
the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil
passages of both
components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage.
CAU ...
Steering System Symptom Definitions
Drift/Pull
Pull is a tugging sensation, felt by the hands on the steering wheel, that
must be overcome to keep the
vehicle going straight.
Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with hands off the
steering wheel.
A vehicle-related drift/p ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Install the special tool.
5. Using the special tools, support the engine.
6. Raise and sup ...
