Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.

3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.

CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses.

Remove the rear brake caliper and support bracket from the knuckle as an assembly. Wire the caliper and support bracket assembly out of the way.

4. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange (4851) to maintain initial balance during installation.

CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the yoke from the flange.

Disconnect and position the driveshaft out of the way.

Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal

 

Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal

5. Install an Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions.

Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal

6. CAUTION: After removing the nut, discard it. Use a new nut for installation.

Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.

Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal

7. Index-mark the pinion flange and drive pinion gear stem to maintain initial balance during installation.

Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal

8. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.

Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal

    Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal
    Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 ...

    Installation
    1. Inspect the pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and scratches prior to installing the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary. 2. Lubricate the pinion flange ...

    Other materials:

    Index Card
    Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amo ...

    Installation
    1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown. 2. Install the engine front cover.   3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts. 4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector. 5. Raise the vehicle. 6. Install the crankshaft fr ...

    Ignition Coil
    Material Item Specification Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent ESE-M1C171- A Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to ...