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 - Conventional
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Differential Side
Bearing
205-010 (T57L-4221-A2)
Step Plate
205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) 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 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-1958 ...
Other materials:
Pressure Plate Check
1. Check the clutch pressure plate surface for scoring, cracks or
discoloration. Minor scratches or
discoloration should be removed with a fine emery cloth.
2. Measure the flatness of the clutch pressure plate surface with a
straightedge and a feeler
g ...
Parking Brake (Description and Operation)
The parking brake system is cable-actuated and controlled by an independent
hand-operated parking
brake control (2780). To apply parking brake, pull parking brake control upward
as far as possible.
The parking brake system is an AUTO-ADJUST system ...
Removal
1. Use a suitable suction device to lower the brake fluid level in
the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination, install new if worn to ...