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:
Headlamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 85 , Headlamps for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter or
equivalent
105-R0057
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the headlamps. ...
Entertainment
Your system offers many media options. You can access these options
using the touchscreen or voice commands.
AM/FM Radio
Press the RADIO hard button.
To change between AM, FM1 and FM2, touch the AM or FM
tab. You can also access satellite radio by pressing t ...
Child seat positioning
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all th ...





