2003 FORD MUSTANG sensor

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
Gear 2003 Mustang Workshop
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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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Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake lever and the caliper.
For additional information, refer to
Section 206 - 05 .
8. Separate the parking brake cable and conduit from the knuckle.
9. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
z 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.
10. Remove the rear brake anti- lock sensor and position it aside.
11. Support the lower suspension arm and bushing with a jack stand.
12. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
13. Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut. Klj . 3 ba
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18. Align the marks on the cam bolt and the upper suspension arm and bushing, and tighten the
nut.
19. Repeat the two previous steps for the other knuckle.
20. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stands.
21. Apply Anti- Seize Lubricant to the rear brake anti- lock sensors where they contact the axle
housing and install the anti- lock sensors.
z Use High Temperature Nickel Anti- Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESE- M12A4-A.
22. Install the brake disc, and the rear disc brake caliper and support bracket assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
23. Position the parking brake cable and conduit. Klj . 12 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 205-
05: Rear Drive Halfshafts 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Halfshaft assembled length 817.6 mm (32.19 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft Tie-
rod end to knuckle 47 35
Shock absorber to suspension lower arm 133 98
Suspension upper arm and bushing to knuckle 90 66
Rear brake anti-
lock sensor bolt 7 5
Rear axle wheel hub retainer 325 240 Klj . 1 ba
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Halfshaft Handling
CAUTION: Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by the outboard joint.
Handle all halfshaft components carefully during removal and installation.
zDo not over- angle the CV joints.
z Damage will occur to an assembled inboard CV joint if it is over- plunged outward from the joint
housing.
z Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts.
z Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Always support the
free end of the halfshaft.
z Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Item Part Number Description
1 4B422 Driveshaft bearing retainer circlip
2 2C189 Rear brake anti-
lock sensor indicator 3 — Retaining ring (part of 4B402)
4 4B478 Boot clamp (large inboard)
5 — Rear axle shaft inner boot (part of 4B402)
6 4B478 Boot clamp (small inboard)
7 4B478 Boot clamp (small outboard)
8 — Rear axle shaft outer boot (part of 4B402)
9 4B478 Boot clamp (large outboard)
10 2217 Dust seal assembly
11 4B402 Halfshaft assembly Klj . 2 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 assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
5. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
6. Remove the rear brake anti- lock sensor and position aside.
7. Support the suspension lower arm and bushing. This will ease removal of the lower shock absorber mount bolt. Klj . 2 ba
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10. Connect the shock absorber to the suspension lower arm and bushing and install the new bolt
and a new nut.
11. Tighten the nut.
12. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.
13. Apply Anti- Seize Lubricant to the rear brake anti- lock sensor where it contacts the axle housing
and install the anti- lock sensor.
z Use High Temperature Nickel Anti- Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESE-M124A- A.
14. Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
15. Tighten the retainer. Klj . 8 ba
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