Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Drive Pinion

Special Tool(s)

Adapter for 205-S127 205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-109 (T76P-4020-A9)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-110 (T76P-4020-A10)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-111 (T76P-4020-A11)
Adapter for 205-S127 205-125 (T78P-4020-A15)
Adapter for 303-224 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Gauge Tube 205-D034 (D80T-4020-F49) or equivalent
Handle (Long) 205-D055 (D81L-4000-A) or equivalent
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-005 (T53T-4621-C)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup 205-054 (T71P-4616-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or equivalent
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal 205-133 (T79P-4676-A)
Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal 205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Protector, Drive Pinion Thread 205-460
Puller, Bearing 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) or equivalent
Axle Housing Bushing
Special Tool(s) Axle Suspension Bushing Set 204-S030 (T78P-5638-A) Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and sys ...

Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotatio ...

Other materials:

Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two directions perpendicular to one another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the measurements from one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within t ...

Jump-starting the vehicle
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not atte ...

Head restraints
WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint whil ...