2003 FORD MUSTANG wheel

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Axle Housing
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve. zDuring installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the
suspension fasteners.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. NOTE: If necessary, use Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501- A meeting Ford
specification ESR-M99C56- A to loosen the sensor for removal.
Remove the rear anti- lock brake sensors from the rear disc brake adapters. For additional
information, refer to Section 206 - 09A .
5. Disconnect the parking brake cables and conduits from the rear disc brake calipers. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 05 .
SECTION 205-
02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring
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6. Disconnect the rear axle drive line vibration damper from the axle.
7.
CAUTION: Index- mark the brake discs and the wheel studs prior to brake disc
removal.
CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses.
Remove the rear brake discs. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
8. CAUTION: Index- mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange (4851) to maintain
initial balance during installation.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange
pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft 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 . Klj . 2 ba
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17. Remove the axle from the vehicle.
18.
CAUTION: Align the index marks on the driveshaft centering socket yoke and the
pinion flange.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G351- A5 to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange
pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in
a cross pattern as shown.
CAUTION: Raise the suspension to the reference marks on the rear shock
absorbers before tightening the suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti- Sieze Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA meeting Ford
specification ESE-M124A- A to the rear anti-lock brake sensor body where it will make contact
when installed.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
zRefer to Section 204 - 02 for rear suspension fastener tightening specifications.
z Refer to Section 204 - 04 for wheel nut tightening specification. Klj . 5 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 205-
02C: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch IRS 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants/Adhesive/Sealants
Premium Long-
Life Grease XG -1-C ESA-
M1C75- B SAE 75W-
140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-
19580- B WSL-
M2C192- A Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-
19B546-A EST-
M2C118- A Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-
19554-CA ESB-
M4G92- A Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-
BA WSK-
M2G349- A1 Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-
AA WSK-
M2G351- A5 High Temperature Nickel Anti-
Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-
AA ESE-
M12A4-A Capacity
Additive Friction Modifier 118 ml (4 oz)
Rear axle lubricant 1.23-
1.37 liters (2.6- 2.9 pints) Rear axle lubricant level 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) from the bottom of
the fill hole Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments
Maximum carrier spread 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Maximum differential ring gear backface runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Backlash between differential ring gear and pinion teeth 0.203 mm (0.008 in)-
0.330 mm (0.013
in) Preferred backlash 0.254 mm (0.010 in)
Maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.1016 mm (0.004 in)
Maximum radial runout of rear axle pinion flange in
assembly TIR 0.254 mm (0.010 in)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of:
0.0254 mm (0.001 in) 0.254 mm (0.010 in)-
0.965 mm (0.038
in) Lubricant deflector to differential housing cover 5.08 mm (0.200 in)-
6.35 mm (0.250 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Rear axle wheel hub retainer 340 251 —
Driveshaft to pinion flange bolt 112 83 —
Rear axle differential front lower insulator nut and bolt 70 52 —
Rear axle differential rear insulator bolt 103 76 —Klj . 1 ba
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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
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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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2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
5. Remove the pinion nose crossmember.
6. 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.
7. NOTE: The following halfshaft and knuckle assembly removal steps apply to both sides of the vehicle. Klj . 2 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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