Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 7.5-Inch Ring Gear
General Specifications

a: In-vehicle repair refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified lubricant to 6.4-14.3-mm (1/4-9/16-in) below the bottom of the fill hole.
Torque Specifications


- Axle Shaft
- Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal
- Differential Housing Cover
- Axle Housing Bushing
- Drive Pinion
- Axle Assembly
- Differential Case and Ring Gear
Assembly
1. NOTE: Universal joint kits are to be installed as complete
assemblies only. Do not mix
components from other U-joint kits.
Install the spider.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yok ...
Other materials:
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 46 , Air Bag for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System
418-F088 (105-R0012)
Restraint System Diagnostic Tool Warning
WARNING: This tool is for restraint system se ...
Push Rod
Removal
CAUTION: Mark the components removed for correct location.
1. Remove the rocker arms (6564). For additional information, refer to
Rocker Arm in this section.
2. Remove the push rods (6565).
3. Inspect the components. For additional information, ...
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, ...
