2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side of the gear teeth. 
�z The high contact pattern indicates that the drive pinion is not installed deep enough into the 
carrier. 
�z The differential ri

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Tooth contact pattern shown on the drive side of the gear teeth. 
�z The pinion gear depth is correct. Decrease the differential ring gear backlash. 
Tire Wear Patterns and frequency calculations

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Wheel and tire NVH concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected by 
acceleration, coasting or decelerating. Also, out-of-
balance wheel and tires can vibrate at more t

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual For a vibration concern, use the vehicle speed to determine tire/wheel frequency and rpm. Calculate 
tire and wheel rpm and frequency by carrying out and following: 
�zMeasure the diameter of the tire

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Brake Disc Machining 
 WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to 
hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be acco

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. For vehicles with a two-
piece hub and brake disc assembly: 
�z Match-mark before disassembly. 
�z Remove the brake disc. 
�z Clean the hub and brake disc mounting surfaces with metal surface clean

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