Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt (4241).
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
Remove the U-washer (4N237).
1. Push the axle shafts (4234) inboard.
2. Remove the U-washer.
7. CAUTION: Damage to the rear brake anti-lock sensor (2C190) may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft.
Carefully remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor.
8. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the axle shaft.
Axle Shaft
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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. ...
Other materials:
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
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Identification Tags
All vehicles are equipped with a Vehicle Certification Label, located
on the driver side door lock post.
For correct transmission identification, refer to the code in the space
marked TR.
For model, service ID level or build date information, refer ...
Fill
1. WARNING: Do not mix oil types, any mixture or any unapproved oil can
lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can
result in a
loss of power steering assist.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reserv ...
