2003 FORD MUSTANG brake

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Drive Pinion Flange
Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses.
Remove the rear brake caliper and support bracket from the knuckle as an assembly. Wire the
caliper and support bracket assembly out of the way. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
4. CAUTION: Index- mark the driveshaft flange and rear axle pinion flange (4851) to
maintain initial balance during installation.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft (4602) or any of its components to
disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to
disconnect the yoke from the flange.
Disconnect and position the driveshaft out of the way. For additional information, refer to
Section 205 - 01 .
SECTION 205-
02C: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch IRS 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
2-
Jaw Puller
205- D072 (D97L-4221- A) or
equivalent Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion
Flange
205-
126 (T78P-4851- A) Installer, Drive Pinion Flange
205-
002 (TOOL- 4858-E) or
equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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7. Install the rear brake calipers. For additional information, refer to
Section 206 - 04 .
8. Install the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
9. Lower the vehicle. Klj . 5 ba
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Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake lever and the caliper.
For additional information, refer to
Section 206 - 05 .
8. Separate the parking brake cable and conduit from the knuckle.
9. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
z Remove the rear brake caliper and support bracket from the knuckle as an assembly.
Wire the caliper and support bracket assembly out of the way.
10. Remove the rear brake anti- lock sensor and position it aside.
11. Support the lower suspension arm and bushing with a jack stand.
12. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
13. Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut. Klj . 3 ba
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18. Align the marks on the cam bolt and the upper suspension arm and bushing, and tighten the
nut.
19. Repeat the two previous steps for the other knuckle.
20. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stands.
21. Apply Anti- Seize Lubricant to the rear brake anti- lock sensors where they contact the axle
housing and install the anti- lock sensors.
z Use High Temperature Nickel Anti- Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESE- M12A4-A.
22. Install the brake disc, and the rear disc brake caliper and support bracket assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
23. Position the parking brake cable and conduit. Klj . 12 ba
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24. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the caliper and parking brake lever. For
additional information, refer to Section 206 - 05 .
25. Repeat the three previous steps for the brake components on the other side of the vehicle.
26. Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
27. Install the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
28. CAUTION: If refilling the rear axle (4001), first add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction
Modifier C8AZ- 19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST- M2C118-A.
Check the lubricant level. zIf necessary, fill the rear axle housing to the level shown with SAE 75W- 140 High
Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580- B or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSL- M2C192-A. The refill capacity is 1.23- 1.37 liters (2.6-2.9 pints).
29. Lower the vehicle.
30. Check, and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 13 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 205-
05: Rear Drive Halfshafts 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Halfshaft assembled length 817.6 mm (32.19 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft Tie-
rod end to knuckle 47 35
Shock absorber to suspension lower arm 133 98
Suspension upper arm and bushing to knuckle 90 66
Rear brake anti-
lock sensor bolt 7 5
Rear axle wheel hub retainer 325 240 Klj . 1 ba
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Halfshaft Handling
CAUTION: Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by the outboard joint.
Handle all halfshaft components carefully during removal and installation.
zDo not over- angle the CV joints.
z Damage will occur to an assembled inboard CV joint if it is over- plunged outward from the joint
housing.
z Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts.
z Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Always support the
free end of the halfshaft.
z Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Item Part Number Description
1 4B422 Driveshaft bearing retainer circlip
2 2C189 Rear brake anti-
lock sensor indicator 3 — Retaining ring (part of 4B402)
4 4B478 Boot clamp (large inboard)
5 — Rear axle shaft inner boot (part of 4B402)
6 4B478 Boot clamp (small inboard)
7 4B478 Boot clamp (small outboard)
8 — Rear axle shaft outer boot (part of 4B402)
9 4B478 Boot clamp (large outboard)
10 2217 Dust seal assembly
11 4B402 Halfshaft assembly Klj . 2 ba
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2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
5. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
6. Remove the rear brake anti- lock sensor and position aside.
7. Support the suspension lower arm and bushing. This will ease removal of the lower shock absorber mount bolt. Klj . 2 ba
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