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:
Front End Body Panels
Torque Specifications
Front End Body Panels
The front end body panel components consist of the following:
air deflectors
cowl grille
fenders
fender splash shields
hood
hood hinges
hood weatherstrip
radiator grille opening panel
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Safety Belts
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit
where they can be properly restrained.
WARNING: Never let a passenger ...
Convertible Top (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 103 , for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Principles of Operation
The convertible top will only operate with the parking brake engaged
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