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.

Axle 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.

Axle Shaft

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.

Axle Shaft

8. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.

Remove the axle shaft.

Axle Shaft

    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. ...

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    Lumbar Assembly
    Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power in this section. 2. Release the J-clip. 3. Remove the seat backrest latch handle knob (62762). 4. Pull the seat backrest trim cover ...

    Warning lamps and indicators
    These indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the re ...

    Instrument Cluster Self-Diagnostic Mode
    To enter the instrument cluster self-diagnostic mode, press and hold the instrument cluster SELECT/RESET button, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, and then continue pressing the SELECT/RESET button (five seconds) until tESt is displayed in th ...