2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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For new differential pinion bearings, tighten the nut to specification. Refer to torque 
specifications for new differential pinion bearings in the Specifications portion of this 
section. 
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VEHICLE REPAIR 
Differential Case 
Removal  1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the rear axle (4001). For additional  information, refer to  Differential Housing Cover  in th

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to 
Axle Shaft  in this section. 
3. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for wear and damage. 
4. Rotate

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual (4010) to protect the machined surface from damage. 
Using a pry bar and a wood block, remove the differential assembly from the differential 
housing. 
8. Remove the 10 bolts. 
9.  CAUTION: Do not da

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12. Position the special tool. 
1. Rotate the differential case to verify that the differential bearings (4221) have seated correctly. 
2. Position the special tool. 
13. Measure and note the differen

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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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If the runout does not exceed the specification, use the new differential bearings for 
assembly. 
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