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 ...
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Component Tests
Heater Core
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless and dangerous.
If it is necessary
to operate the engine with the vehicle in a closed area such as a garage,
always use an exhaust
collector to vent the exhaust gases outside the closed area ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Tires show
excess wear on
edge of tread
Underinflated tires.
Vehicle overloaded.
High-speed cornering.
Incorrect ride height.
Incorrect wheel alignment.
Incorrect tire ...
Installation
1. Install the bushings, if removed.
2. Using the transmission jack, raise the rear axle assembly into position.
3. Install the bolts and nuts.
4. Install the bolts.
5. CAUTION: Align the index-marks.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If ...
