2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Position the special tool as shown. Turn the Companion Flange Runout Gauge, and locate and 
mark the high spot on the pinion flange with yellow paint. 
If the flange runout exceeds 0.25 mm (0.010 i

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Use a box wrench on the ring gear bolts as a lever to rotate the ring gear several complete 
revolutions in both directions or until a clear tooth contact pattern is obtained. 
3. Certain types of

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Correct pinion position shim that requires a decrease in backlash. 
Correct pinion position shim that requires an increase in backlash.  Klj .  19 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Driveline Angle Inspection 
NOTE: 
An incorrect driveline angle can cause a vibration or shudder. For additional information, refer 
to  Section 100 - 04  . 
1. Check the vehicle f

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. To check the engine angle, rotate the driveshaft so that the slip yoke ear is parallel to the floor. 
Remove the U- joint snap ring, then install the special tool. Check and record the engine angle

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Axle Housing Casting Porosity (Holes in Casting) Repair 
 CAUTION: To keep the axles sound characteristics, do not disassemble the carrier. 
NOTE:  Casting porosity is a condition

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Axle Housing Weld Leaks Repair 
1.  CAUTION: To keep the axles sound characteristics, do not disassemble the carrier. 
 CAUTION: Rear axle housing straightness is too critical for

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
SECTION 205-
01: Driveshaft  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Torque Specifications 
Description  Nm  lb-
ft  Pinion flange bolts  112  83  Klj .  1 ba
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