2003 FORD MUSTANG lock

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Stabilizer Bar
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. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Disconnect the anti- lock brake sensor wires from the brackets.
3. Remove the parking brake cable brackets. 1. Remove and discard the bolts.
2. Remove the parking brake cable brackets.
4. Remove the bolts and the stabilizer bar (5A772). Discard the bolts.
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Spring —
Coil
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.
All vehicles
1. Mark the rear shock absorber (18125) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Disconnect the anti- lock sensor wire.
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Hi-
Lift Jack
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11. Connect the anti-
lock sensor wire.
12. Lower the vehicle. Klj . 5 ba
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Inspection and Verification
Certain axle noise or vibration symptoms are also common to the engine, transmission, wheel
bearings, tires, and other parts of the vehicle. For this reason, be sure that the cause of the trouble is
in the axle before disassembling, adjusting or repairing the axle. Refer to
Section 100 - 04 .
Certain driveshaft vibration symptoms are common to the front engine accessory drive (FEAD), the
engine, transmission or tires. Be sure the cause of the concern is the driveshaft before repairing or
installing a new driveshaft. Refer to Section 100 - 04 .
Certain symptoms may be caused by Traction- Lok® differentials (4026). Check the vehicle certification
label and axle identification tag to determine the type of differential. Refer to Section 100 - 01 .
Noise Acceptability
NOTE: A gear-driven unit will produce a certain amount of noise. Some noise is acceptable and
audible at certain speeds or under various driving conditions such as a newly paved blacktop road.
Slight noise is not detrimental to the operation of the axle and is considered normal.
With the Traction- Lok® differential axle, slight chatter noise on slow turns after extended highway
driving is considered acceptable and has no detrimental effect on the locking axle function.
Universal Joint (U- Joint) Inspection
Place the vehicle on a frame hoist and rotate the driveshaft (4602) by hand. Check for rough operation
or seized U- joints. Install a new U- joint if it shows signs of seizure, excessive wear, or incorrect
seating. Refer to Section 205 - 01 .
Analysis of Leakage
Clean up the leaking area enough to identify the exact source. An axle leak can be caused by the
following. zAxle lubricant level is too high.
z Worn or damaged axle shaft seals or differential seals.
z Differential housing is cracked.
z Flange yoke seat is worn or damaged.
z Pinion flange is scored or damaged.
z Axle cover is not sealed.
z Vent is plugged. Klj . 2 ba
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Driveshaft
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Carry out the following: 1. Place an index mark on the rear axle pinion flange and the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
2. Remove the four bolts.
3. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle 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.
Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear
axle pinion flange.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the slip yoke to bottom on the transmission output shaft. SECTION 205-
01: Driveshaft 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Threadlock® and
Sealer
E0AZ-
19554- AA WSK-
M2G351- A5 (type
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Lower the rear end of the driveshaft to clear the rear axle housing. Pull the driveshaft rearward
until the driveshaft slip yoke clears the transmission extension housing.
zPlace a paint index mark on the driveshaft slip yoke and the transmission output shaft.
z Place a commercially available plug in the extension housing to prevent fluid leakage.
5. CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
threadlock and sealer to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: Do not allow the slip yoke to bottom on the transmission output shaft.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts
evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
NOTE: Clean all foreign material from the yoke areas of the driveshaft.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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Driveshaft —
Cobra
Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. NOTE: To aid disassembly and assembly, lubricate the exhaust hangers with silicone lubricant.
Remove the two exhaust hangers from the rubber mounts.
3. Remove the nuts on the left side exhaust.
4. Lower the muffler pipe enough to clear the flange. Move the muffler assembly forward to disconnect the third exhaust hanger.
5. Carry out the following: 1. Place an index mark on the rear axle pinion flange and the driveshaft centering socket yoke. SECTION 205-
01: Driveshaft 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Threadlock® and Sealer
E0AZ-
19554- AA WSK-
M2G351- A5 (type
II) Silicone Lubricant
(Aerosol)
F5AZ-
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2. Remove the four bolts.
6. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle 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.
Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear
axle pinion flange.
7. CAUTION: Do not allow the slip yoke to bottom on the transmission output shaft.
Lower the rear end of the driveshaft to clear the rear axle housing. Pull the driveshaft rearward
until the driveshaft slip yoke clears the transmission extension housing. zPlace a paint index mark on the driveshaft slip yoke and the transmission output shaft.
z Place a commercially available plug in the extension housing to prevent fluid leakage.
8. CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
threadlock and sealer to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: Do not allow the slip yoke to bottom on the transmission output shaft.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion
flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts
evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
NOTE: Clean all foreign material from the yoke areas of the driveshaft.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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