2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual equivalent 
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion 
Flange 
205-
126 (T78P-4851- A)  Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing 
Cone 
205-
005 (T53T-4621- C)  Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing 
Cup 
205-
054 (T71P-4616- A

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Removal 
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer  to Differential Case  in this section. 
2.  CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maint

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. Remove the outer differential pinion bearing. 
7. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer (4662). 
8. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the inner differential pinion bearing (46

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual sides of the cup to prevent the cup from cocking in the casting. 
Installation 
Using special tool 205- 054 
NOTE:  This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing cups. If necessary, p

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Check that the cups have seated correctly in their bores. 
Using special tools 205-153, 205- 054, and 205-D055 
NOTE:  This is an alternate method for installing the pinion bearing cups. Carry out thi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Setting pinion depth 
7. NOTE:  Apply only a light oil film on the differential pinion bearings before assembling the tools. 
Assemble and position the following in the differential housing.  1. Posit

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 9.
NOTE:  Offset the special tool to obtain an accurate reading. 
Rotate the special tool several half- turns to make sure the differential pinion bearings seat 
correctly and position the special too

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Install the bearing caps. 
3. Install the four bolts. 
11. NOTE:  Use only flat, clean drive pinion bearing adjustment shims (4663). 
NOTE:  Selection of too thick a shim results in a deep tooth co