2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two steel tube assemblies and 
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover uses silicone sealant 
as

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Axle Shaft 
Removal  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information,

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 206 - 09A  . 
8.  CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal. 
Remove the axle shaft. 
Installation  1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal  �zUse Premium Long- Life Grease XG-1-C o

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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 
Se

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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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