2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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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 10. Using the special tools, remove the inner rear axle pinion bearing cup (4628). 
Installation 
Using special tool 205- 024 
NOTE:  This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing cup

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual the cup, remove and reseat the cup. 
Check that the cups have seated correctly in their bores. 
Using special tools 205- 153, -024, -231, and -D055 
NOTE:  This is an alternate method for installing t

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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. 
8. NOTE:

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Tighten the special tool to specification. 
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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12. Position the correct thickness drive pinion bearing adjustment shim and the differential pinion 
bearing on the drive pinion gear. Using a suitable press and the special tools, press the 
differen

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16. Install the drive pinion assembly (drive pinion, shims, bearing, and the collapsible spacer) into 
the differential housing bore. 
17. NOTE:  Coat the rear axle drive pinion seal lips with Premium

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 19. Lubricate the pinion flange splines. 
�zUse SAE 75W- 140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580- B or equivalent 
meeting Ford specification WSL- M2C192-A. 
20. NOTE:  Disregard the index