Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
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 rear axle pinion flange (4851) to maintain initial balance during installation.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft (4602) 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.
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.
6. CAUTION: After removing the nut, discard it. Use a new nut for installation.
Use the special tool to hold the rear axle pinion flange while removing the nut.
7. Index-mark the rear axle pinion flange and drive pinion gear stem to maintain initial balance during installation.
8. Using the special tool, remove the rear axle pinion flange.
Drive Pinion Flange
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The differential housing (4010) consists of a cast aluminum housing and
a cast aluminum
differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing c ...
Installation
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 adjustme ...
Other materials:
Automatic transmission
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift
is latched in position P. Turn the ignition off and remove the key whenever you
leave your vehicle.
Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage
whi ...
Stability Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and wheel or tire size may
change the handling characteristics of your vehicle and may adversely affect ...
Anti-Lock Control - Rear
Torque Specifications
Anti-Lock Control
The four wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) consists of the following
components:
anti-lock brake control module (2C346)
front anti-lock brake sensor (2C205)
front anti-lock brake sensor indicator (2C182)
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