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.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.

Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

5. Remove the bolt.

Differential Case and Ring Gear

6. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).

Differential Case and Ring Gear

7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).

Differential Case and Ring Gear

8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

Differential Case and Ring Gear

    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 ...

    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:

    Emission control system
    WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially leth ...

    Cylinder Head - Distortion
    Special Tool(s) Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent 1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is distorted, install a new cylinder head. Cylinder Bore -Cleaning ...

    Brake Caliper - Cobra
    Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip. 4. Remove the caliper locating pin. 5. Remove the front brake flow bolt. 6. Remove the caliper. 7. Remove the brake pa ...