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
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Other materials:
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for
warping with a feeler
gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...
Manual Transmission and Clutch (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
It is important to get an accurate description of the concern before
any diagnosis can be carried out.
Ask questions as to whether it occurs when hot or cold, during shifting,
driving at a particular speed or
in a parti ...
Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Bearing Cup
308-047 (T77F-1102-A)
Protector, Differential Seal
(Pair)
205-461
Installer, Differential Oil Seal
205-293 (T89P-4850-A)
Adapter for 303-224 (Handle)
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
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