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:
Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors
aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH and Valve Cover
LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive ...
Component Tests
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel
bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be
tested.
4. While an assistant pul ...
Camshaft
Special Tool(s)
Holding Tool, Camshaft
303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR)
Material
Item
Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
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