Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve.
- During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the suspension component fasteners.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
5. Remove the rear brake disc.
6. Remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor and position aside.
7. Support the suspension lower arm and bushing. This will ease removal of the lower shock absorber mount bolt.
8. Disconnect the shock absorber at the suspension lower arm and bushing. Discard the nut and the bolt.
9. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut.
10. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod link at the knuckle.
11. Disconnect the suspension upper arm and bushing at the knuckle. Discard the nut and the bolt.
12. Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.
13. CAUTION: Do not over-angulate the outboard CV joint or damage the boot.
While lowering the knuckle, remove the CV joint from the hub.
14. CAUTION: The crown on the tool forks must face away from the axle housing.
Position the special tool correctly between the CV joint and the axle housing so as not to damage the differential seal.
Using the special tool, exert enough pressure to overcome the circlip and separate the CV joint (4K326) from the differential side gear.
15. CAUTION: Do not damage the differential seal.
Carefully remove the halfshaft (4K138) with both hands.
16. Install the special tool.
Halfshaft
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as
follows:
Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing t ...
Installation
Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sl ...
Other materials:
Master Cylinder Priming - 4.6L
Master Cylinder Priming - In-Vehicle or Bench
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid
contact with
eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush
eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medi ...
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
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 differential housing cover
uses silicone sealant
as a gasket.
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Damper
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
18125
Rear shock absorber
2
-
Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3
5A649
Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common
LH and RH)
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