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:
Fuel Line Fittings - Push Connect
Special Tool(s)
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling
310-S039 (T90T-9550-S)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disconnect
WARNING: Do not smoke ...
Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking
camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer ...
Installation
1. NOTE: If the lower intake manifold is not secured within four
minutes, the sealant must be
removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to
dry until there is no
sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure t ...
