Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal
- Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESAM1C75- B.
2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Install the two axle shafts.

3. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
Install the U-washer.
1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.

4. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 prior to installation.
Install the differential pinion shaft.
1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

5. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle with the specified lubrication. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.
6. Install the rear brake anti-lock sensor. .
7. Install the rear brakes. .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. 9. Lower the vehicle.
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear brake disc (2C026).
4. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For
addi ...
Other materials:
Thermostat - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
Gasket Adhesive
TA-6 or equivalent
WSS-M2G408-
A
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine cool ...
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote
start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and a loss of security protection.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices or a second coded key on the
same key ...
Reservoir
Removal
1. Remove the LF wheel and tire. Refer to Section.
2. Position the front portion of the LF inner splash shield aside.
3. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is
poisonous.
Observe all cautions and warnings indicate ...
