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:
Transmission (REMOVAL)
Special Tool(s)
Retainer, Torque Converter
307-346 (T97T-7902-A)
CAUTION: Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install new
parts the
transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned and backflushed. Use a suitable
torque
converter/ ...
Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Clearance Gauge, Valve Guide
303-004 (TOOL-6505-E) or
equivalent
NOTE: Valve stem diameter must be within specifications before
checkin ...
Piston
Special Tool(s)
Piston Pin Tool or equivalent
303-D034 (D81L-6135-A)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool, ...
