Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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
Special Tool(s)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-109 (T76P-4020-A9)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-110 (T76P-4020-A10)
Adapter fo ...
Installation
Using special tool 205-054
NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing
cups. If necessary, proceed to
Using special tools 205-153, 205-054, and 205-D055 in this procedure for ...
Other materials:
Removal
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the passenger air bag module. For ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to
Crankshaft ...
Transmission Connector Layouts
Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
Transmission Internal Harness Connector
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector
Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Harness Connector
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Senso ...