2003 FORD MUSTANG clip

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Spring —
Cobra
Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If substitution is
necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used
as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Support the No. 1 crossmember with a jack stand.
3. Remove both wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove both mufflers. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
5. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Section 205 - 01 .
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the parking brake levers.
7. Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the rear brake calipers. SECTION 204-
02: Rear Suspension 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Rotunda Powertrain Lift
014-00765 or Equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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12. Unclip the ABS sensor wires from the subframe.
13. Support the lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649) with jack stands.
14. Remove the nuts, bolts and disconnect the shock absorbers (18125) from the lower suspension
arm and bushings. Discard the bolts and nuts.
15. Lower the lower suspension arm and bushings and remove the jack stands.
16. Support the rear subframe using the special tool 014- 00765.
17. Remove and discard the nuts from the subframe front bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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6. Remove the special tool 014-
00765.
7. Support the lower suspension arm and bushings with jack stands.
8. CAUTION: Make sure the hardened washer is installed between the lower
suspension arm and bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in
damage and failure of the lower suspension arm and bushing.
Connect the shock absorbers to the lower suspension arm and bushing and install new bolts
and nuts.
9. Clip the ABS sensor wires to the subframe.
10. Install the ABS sensors and the bolts. Klj . 6 ba
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11. Connect the rear brake lines and install the bolts.
12. Connect the parking brake cable and conduits to the lower suspension arm and bushings and
install the bolts.
13. Connect the parking brake cable and conduits to the knuckles. 14. Connect the parking brake cable and conduits to the rear brake calipers and install the clips. Klj . 7 ba
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4 4222 Differential bearing cup
5 4067 Differential bearing shim
6 4216 Rear axle differential gear case bolt
7 4204 Differential case
8 — Ring gear (part of 4209)
9 — Bearing cap (part of 4010)
10 4010 Rear axle housing
11 373098-
S Filler plug
12 4662 Collapsible spacer
13 4670 Rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger
14 4676 Rear axle drive pinion seal
15 4851 Pinion flange
16 389546-S100 Pinion nut
17 4621 Differential pinion bearing
18 2C026 Rear brake disc
19 — Axle shaft flange (part of 4234)
20 2C189 Rear brake anti-
lock sensor indicator 21 2552 Rear disc brake caliper
22 N601951-S2 Bolt
23 N804361-S100 Clip
24 — Bolt
25 2C190 Rear brake anti-
lock sensor 26 2C101 Left hand rear disc brake adapter
27 2C100 Right hand rear disc brake adapter
28 N8015163-S190 Caliper anchor bolt
29 2C028 Rear wheel brake disc shield
30 N602726-S2 Bolt (3 req'd)
31 4616 Differential drive pinion bearing cup
32 4628 Rear axle pinion bearing cup
33 4630 Differential pinion bearing
34 — Drive pinion gear
(part of 4209)
35 4663 Drive pinion bearing adjustment shim
36 — Bolt (part of 4010)
37 4241 Differential pinion shaft lock bolt
38 4211 Differential pinion shaft
39 4N237 U-
washer 40 383548 Bolt
41 — Rear axle identification tag
42 4033 Differential housing cover
43 4230 Differential pinion thrust washer
44 4215 Differential pinion gear Klj . 2 ba
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4 4222 Differential bearing cup
5 4067 Differential bearing shim
6 4216 Rear axle differential gear case bolt
7 4204 Differential case
8 — Ring gear (part of 4209 gearset)
9 — Bearing cap (part of 4010)
10 4010 Rear axle housing
11 373098-
S Filler plug
12 4662 Collapsible spacer
13 4670 Rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger
14 4676 Rear axle drive pinion seal
15 4851 Pinion flange
16 389546-S100 Pinion nut
17 4621 Differential pinion bearing
18 2C026 Rear brake disc
19 — Axle shaft flange (part of 4234)
20 2C189 Rear brake anti-
lock sensor indicator 21 2552 Rear disc brake caliper
22 N601951-S2 Bolt
23 N804361-S100 Clip
24 — Bolt (part of 4010)
25 2C190 Rear brake anti-
lock sensor 26 2C101 Left hand rear disc brake adapter
27 2C100 Right hand rear disc brake adapter
28 N8015163-S190 Caliper anchor bolt
29 2C028 Rear wheel brake disc shield
30 N602726-S2 Bolt (3 req'd)
31 4616 Differential drive pinion bearing cup
32 4628 Rear axle pinion bearing cup
33 4630 Differential pinion bearing
34 — Drive pinion gear (part of 4209 gearset)
35 4663 Drive pinion bearing adjustment shim
36 — Bolt (part of 4010)
37 4241 Differential pinion shaft lock bolt
38 4211 Differential pinion shaft
39 4N237 U-
washer 40 383548 Bolt
41 — Rear axle identification tag (part of 4001)
42 4033 Differential housing cover
43 4230 Differential pinion thrust washer
44 4215 Differential pinion gear Klj . 2 ba
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are splined. The differential pinion shaft lock bolt retains the differential pinion shaft in the
differential case.
z A circlip, located on the inboard CV joint stub shaft, holds the halfshaft in the differential case.
When installed, the circlip engages a groove in the differential side gear.
z The rear axle uses SAE 75W- 140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580- B or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192- A.
z An embossed metal tag, bolted to the differential housing cover, contains rear axle
identification. For additional information, refer to Section 205 - 00 . Klj . 3 ba
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17.
NOTE: Mark the new cam bolt in the same position as the old one for assembly reference
before discarding the old bolt.
Disconnect the knuckle from upper suspension arm and bushing. 1. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
2. Disconnect the knuckle from the upper suspension arm and bushing.
18. CAUTION: The crown on the tool forks must face away from the differential
housing. Position the special tool correctly between the CV joint and the differential
housing so as not to damage the differential seal.
Using the special tool, exert enough pressure to overcome the circlip and separate the CV joint
from the differential side gear.
19. Install the special tool.
20. Remove the halfshaft and knuckle assembly from the vehicle. Klj . 5 ba
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