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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 align with the differential pinion shaft bore.
5. Insert the differential pinion shaft. zAlign the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the hole in the differential case.
6. Install a new bolt finger- tight. Klj . 4 ba
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7. Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings, if removed.
8. Position the ring gear and the differential case. Align the bolt holes by starting two bolts through
the holes in the differential case and the ring gear. Press the ring gear on the differential case.
9. Install the bolts. zApply Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554- BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSK- M2G349- A1 to the bolt threads.
10. Install the differential assembly. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this Klj . 5 ba
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Differential Case and Ring Gear —
Traction-Lok®
Disassembly 1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the 10 bolts.
SECTION 205-
02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring
Gear 2003 Mustang Workshop
Manual Special Tool(s)
2-
Jaw Puller
205- D072 (D97L-4221- A) or
equivalent Gauge, Differential Clutch
205-
022 (T66L-4204- A) Gauge, Differential Clutch
205-
135 (T80P-4946- A) Installer, Differential Side
Bearing
205-
010 (T57L-4221- A2) Step Plate
205-
D061 (D83T-4205- C2) or
equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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3.
CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes, and drive off the ring gear.
4. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.
5. Remove the bolt and the differential pinion shaft (4211).
6. WARNING: Due to the spring tension, use care when removing the differential Klj . 2 ba
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clutch spring (4214). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Remove the differential clutch spring.
7. Remove the differential gears. 1. Remove the two differential pinion gears (4215).
2. Remove the two differential side gears (4236).
3. Remove the two differential pinion thrust washers (4230).
8. CAUTION: Keep the differential clutch packs (4947) in order. Do not mix them.
Always reassemble them in the same sequence.
Separate the differential clutch packs and shims from the differential side gears and tag them
"right" and "left".
zClean and inspect the remaining differential components for wear and damage and install
new parts as necessary. Klj . 3 ba
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9.
CAUTION: Do not use acids or solvents when cleaning the differential clutch pack.
Wipe components only with a clean, lint- free cloth.
Clean and inspect the differential clutch packs for wear and damage and install new parts as
necessary.
Assembly
1. CAUTION: 118 ml (4 oz) of the specified Ford Friction Modifier must be used in the
axle.
Lubricate each steel clutch plate and soak all friction plates for no less than 15 minutes.
zUse Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ- 19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST- M2C118- A
2. CAUTION: Do not mix the differential clutch packs or shims from one side with the
other.
Assemble the differential clutch packs (without the shims) on their respective differential side
gears. Klj . 4 ba
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3. Place the base portion of the special tool in a vise. Install the differential differential side gear
and differential clutch pack (without the shim) on the tool.
4. Position the special tool hand- tight on top of the differential clutch pack.
5. Install the special tool over the disc and differential clutch pack. Klj . 5 ba
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