2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual are splined. The differential pinion shaft lock bolt retains the differential pinion shaft in the 
differential case. 
�z A circlip, located on the inboard CV joint stub shaft, holds the halfshaft in

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal 
Removal  1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.  �zThe knuckle and halfshaft are removable as an assembly. For additional information, 
refer to  Axle

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual engage the tangs of the special tool only on the seal. 
Using the special tools, remove the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal and 
the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing (4

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Lubricate the lip of the new inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal. 
�zUse Premium Long- Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-
M1C75- B. 
6.  CAUTION: In

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Drive Pinion Flange 
Removal  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additio

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Install an Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to 
maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions. 
6.  CAUTION: After removing the nut,

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8. Using the special tool, remove the rear axle pinion flange. 
Installation  1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and scratches prior to installing  the flange. Polish