Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Special Tool(s)
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Adapter for 303-224 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) |
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Installer, Axle Shaft Bearing 205-124 (T78P-1225-A) |
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Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal 205-390 (T97T-1177-B) |
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Remover, Axle Bearing 205-219 (T85L-1225-AH) |
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Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) |
Removal
1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.
2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.
Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.
Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the specified lubricant.
2. Using the special tools, install the new rear wheel bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
- Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESAM1C75- B.
4. Using the special tools, install the new wheel bearing oil seal.
5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.
Other materials:
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 ...
Pilot Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Puller with Slide Hammer
308-001 (T58L-101-B)
1. Remove the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate. For additional
information, refer to Disc
and Pressure Plate-3.8L and 4.6L (2V) Engines or Disc and Pressure Plate-4.6L
(4V ...
Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield
wiper blade and the top edge
of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH win ...
