Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Axle

Special Tool(s)

2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent
Adapter for 205-S127 205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Bearing Preload Tool 205-395 (T93P-4220-A)
Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal 205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Gauge, Clutch Housing 308-021 (T75L-4201-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge 100-D005 (D78P-4201-G) or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Spreader, Differential Carrier 205-001 (TOOL-4000-E) or equivalent
Installer, Differential Side Bearing 205-010 (T57L-4221-A2)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-110 (T76P-4020-A10)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-129 (T79P-4020-A18)
Gauge Tube, Drive Pinion 205-336 (T93P-4020-A)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-111 (T76P-4020-A11)
Spreader, Differential Housing (Plate) 205-335 (T93P-4000-A)
Gauge, Differential Bearing 205-338 (T93P-4222-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-005 (T53T-4621-C)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup 205-024 (T67P-4616-A)
Protector, Drive Pinion Thread 205-460
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal 205-133 (T79P-4676-A)
Gauge, Differential Bearing 205-339 (T93P-4222-B)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-109 (T76P-4020-A9)
Step Plate 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) or equivalent
Gauge, Differential Clutch 205-135 (T80P-4946-A)
Gauge, Differential Clutch Torque 205-013 (T59L-4204-A)
Remover, Bearing 205-055 (T71P-4621-B)
Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Installation
1. Install the bushings, if removed. 2. Using the transmission jack, raise the rear axle assembly into position. 3. Install the bolts and nuts. 4. Install the bolts. 5. CAUTION: Align the index ...

Disassembly
Initial disassembly 1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant into a suitable container. 2. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for ...

Other materials:

Jacking
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. The wheel still on the ground could cause the vehicle to move. CAUTION: The jack (17080) provided with the vehicle is intended to be used in an emergency for changing ...

Index Card
Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amo ...

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left- ...