2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 1. Position the two U-
washers on the button end of the axle shaft. 
2. Pull the axle shaft outward. 
4. NOTE:  If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal 
Removal  1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to  Axle Shaft  in this section. 
2. NOTE:  If the wheel bea

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Installation 
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the specified lubricant. 
2. Using the special tools, install the new rear wheel bearing. 
3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal 
Removal  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire a

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Section 205 - 01  . 
5. Install an Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to  maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual installation. 
8. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange. 
Installation  1. Inspect the pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and scratches prior to installing the flange.  Polish the