2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16. Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings. 
17. Position the differential assembly, including the differential bearing cups and differential bearing 
shims, in the differential

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
If the runout does not exceed the specification, use the new differential bearings for 
assembly. 
�z If the runout exceeds the specification, install a new differential case. For additional 
infor

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. Install a differential bearing shim on the left side. 
5.
 CAUTION: Always install the bearing caps in their identical locations and positions. 
NOTE:  Apply pressure toward the left side to make s

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Install the right side bearing cap and tighten the left side and right side bolts to specification. 
8. Rotate the differential assembly several times to verify that the differential bearings have

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Zero backlash 
10. If a zero backlash condition occurs, remove the bearing caps and add 0.51 mm (0.020 inch) to  the RH side and subtract 0.51 mm (0.020 inch) from the LH side to allow backlash indica

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12. Rotate the differential assembly several times to verify that the differential bearings seated 
correctly. 
13. Measure the backlash. Refer to Measuring backlash in this procedure. 
Backlash not w

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16. Rotate the differential several times to verify that the differential bearings have seated correctly. 
17. Using the special tools, recheck the backlash. 
�zIf backlash is within the specification

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 20. Install the bearing caps and bolts. 
21. Using the special tools, recheck the backlash. 
�zThe specification shown is the full allowable range. For the preferred range, refer to 
Specifications in