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:

    Installation
    1. Clean the A/C disc and field coil and pulley mounting surfaces. 2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged. Install the A/C clutch field coil. 1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    PINPOINT TEST A: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AND THE RELAY DOES CLICK Test Step Result / Action to Take A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY YesGO to A2 . No REPAIR circuit 1050 (LG/VT) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation. ...

    Refrigerant System Tests
    Special Tool(s) R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent 1. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set. For additional information, refer to Manifold Gauge Set Connection in this section. 2. Adjust the climate controls for maximum cooling ...