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:
Key Programming - Erase All Key Codes and Program Two
Keys
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052 or equivalent
diagnostic tool
NOTE: This procedure is used when a customer needs keys programmed
into the system and does
not have ...
Axle
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Adapter for 205-S127
205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Bearing Preload Tool
205-395 (T93P-4220-A)
Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal
205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Gauge, ...
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury ...