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 ...

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    Security Access - Procedure
    Special Tool(s) Worldwide 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent diagnostic tool NOTE: The security access procedure is utilized to obtain passive anti-theft system (PATS) security access. PATS security acce ...

    Audible warnings and indicators
    Key In Ignition Warning Chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened. Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped) Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver’s door is opened. Hea ...

    Installation
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