2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228). 
Assembly  1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear jour

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3. Position the differential side gear and thrust washer assemblies in the differential case. 
4. Engage the differential pinion gears with the differential side gears and rotate the pinion gears 
to

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual installation. 
Install a new bolt finger-
tight. 
7. Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings, if removed. 
8. Position the ring gear and the differential case. Align the bolt hol

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 10. Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to 
Differential Case  in this section.  Klj .  6 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
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If it is necessary to refill a Traction- Lok® axle with new lubricant, add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive 
Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Oil filler plug  30  22  —
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings)  0.9-
1.5  — 8-
14  Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings)  1.8-
3.3  — 16-
29  Adapter for 205-
S127  2.2  — 20

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Rear Drive Axle and Differential 
SECTION 205-
02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring 
Gear  2003 Mustang Workshop 
Manual  Item  Part Number  Description

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4  4222  Differential bearing cup 
5  4067  Differential bearing shim 
6  4216  Rear axle differential gear case bolt 
7  4204  Differential case 
8  — Ring gear (part of 4209 gearset) 
9  — Beari