Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions prior to removing the pinion flange (4851).
Remove the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal in this section.
3. Force the rear axle drive pinion seal metal flange up. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the seal.
4. Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger (4670).
5. Using the special tool and a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the outer differential pinion bearing (4621) and remove the drive pinion through the rear of the differential housing (4010).
6. Remove the outer differential pinion bearing.
7. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer (4662).
8. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the inner differential pinion bearing (4630).
9. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the differential housing unless the cups are damaged.
To remove the bearing cups, tap alternately (with a brass drift of suitable length) on opposite sides of the cup to prevent the cup from cocking in the casting.
Drive Pinion
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The diffe ...
Installation
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain ...
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Inspection and Verification
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an
extended amount of
time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result.
NOTE: Make the following preliminary checks before repairing the
steering system:
...
Door Alignment
Hinge Adjustment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel. ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually
checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least
monthly) using a tire gauge.
See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Failure to properly mai ...