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 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
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 rear axle 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 rear ...
Other materials:
Shock Absorber
Removal
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal ...
Actuator Cable - Speed Control-Cobra
1. Remove the speed control actuator cable end from the throttle body.
1. Lift the speed control cable from the throttle nailhead.
2. Release the speed control cable from the throttle bracket.
2. Remove the speed control cable from the retaining cli ...
Assembly
Initial assembly
1. Coat the new differential drive pinion bearing cup(s) with lubricant.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or
equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
2. Using the special tool, install the diff ...
