Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Differential Case and Ring Gear

Axle Assembly

Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve. During installation, raise the suspen ...

Disassembly

1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. CAUTION: Do not damage the thread ...

Other materials:

Extension Housing Seal and Gasket
Special Tool(s) Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Installer, Transmission Extension Housing Fluid Seal 308-002 (T61L-7657-A) Remover, Transmission Fluid Seal 307-048 (T74P-77248-A) Removal 1. Drain the transmiss ...

Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent Clearance Gauge, Valve Guide 303-004 (TOOL-6505-E) or equivalent NOTE: Valve stem diameter must be within specifications before checkin ...

Universal Joints
The universal joints are: lubed-for-life design and require no lubrication. equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing cup, which control end play, position the needle bearing and improve grease movement.   Item ...