Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.
4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.
5. Remove the bolt.
6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).
8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).
Differential Case and Ring Gear
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Differential Side
Bearing
205-009 (T57L-4221-A1)
Step Plate
205-D016 (D80L-630-5) or
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Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential
side gear journals, and
assemble the washers to the gears.
Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equi ...
Other materials:
Engine Mount
Special Tool(s)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-639
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Alignment Tool, Subframe
502-004
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Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
NOTE: This procedure only needs to be performed if the 4-wheel
anti-lock brake (4WABS) hydraulic
control unit (HCU) has been installed new or if the HCU lines have been
opened.
1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap
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Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft.
Verify the measurement
is within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
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