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24. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the caliper and parking brake lever. For
additional information, refer to Section 206 - 05 .
25. Repeat the three previous steps for the brake components on the other side of the vehicle.
26. Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
27. Install the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
28. CAUTION: If refilling the rear axle (4001), first add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction
Modifier C8AZ- 19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST- M2C118-A.
Check the lubricant level. zIf necessary, fill the rear axle housing to the level shown with SAE 75W- 140 High
Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580- B or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSL- M2C192-A. The refill capacity is 1.23- 1.37 liters (2.6-2.9 pints).
29. Lower the vehicle.
30. Check, and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 13 ba
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Axle
SECTION 205-
02C: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch IRS 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
2-
Jaw Puller
205- D072 (D97L-4221- A) or
equivalent Adapter for 205-
S127
205- 105 (T76P-4020- A3) Bearing Preload Tool
205-
395 (T93P-4220- A) Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal
205-
090 (T75L-1165- B) Gauge, Clutch Housing
308-
021 (T75L-4201- A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion
Flange
205-
126 (T78P-4851- A) Installer, Drive Pinion Flange
205-
002 (TOOL- 4858-E) or
equivalent Dial Indicator Gauge
100-
D005 (D78P-4201- G) or
equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-
002 (TOOL- 4201-C) or
equivalent Spreader, Differential Carrier
205-
001 (TOOL- 4000-E) or
equivalent Installer, Differential Side
Bearing
205-
010 (T57L-4221- A2) Adapter for 205-
S127
205- 110 (T76P-4020- A10) Adapter for 205-
S127
205- 129 (T79P-4020- A18) Gauge Tube, Drive Pinion
205-
336 (T93P-4020- A) Adapter for 205-
S127
205- 111 (T76P-4020- A11) Spreader, Differential Housing
(Plate)
205-
335 (T93P-4000- A) Klj . 2 ba
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Gauge, Differential Bearing
205-
338 (T93P-4222- A) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-
005 (T53T-4621- C) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cup
205-
024 (T67P-4616- A) Protector, Drive Pinion Thread
205-
460 Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal
205-
133 (T79P-4676- A) Gauge, Differential Bearing
205-
339 (T93P-4222- B) Adapter for 205-
S127
205- 109 (T76P-4020- A9) Step Plate
205-
D061 (D83T-4205- C2) or
equivalent Klj . 3 ba
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Disassembly
Initial disassembly
1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
2. Wipe the lubricant from the internal working parts and inspect the parts for wear and damage.
3. Using the special tool, measure and note the differential ring gear backface runout. zRemove the special tool. Gauge, Differential Clutch
205-
135 (T80P-4946- A) Gauge, Differential Clutch
Torque
205-
013 (T59L-4204- A) Remover, Bearing
205-
055 (T71P-4621- B) Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-
003 (T57L- 500-B) Klj . 4 ba
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4.
CAUTION: Do not damage the aluminum differential housing (4010) while carrying
out these procedures.
Using the special tools, mount the differential housing to a work bench. 1. Attach the special tools to the differential housing with four bolts that retain the differential housing cover to the differential housing.
2. Attach the special tools together with two 3/8 inch x 1- 1/2 inch bolts.
5. Install the special tool by placing the spreader pins in the hole in the Housing Spreader Adapters.
6. Assemble the special tool. 1. Install the special tool.
2. Attach the special tool and position the tip in the Housing Spreader Adapter hole.
7. CAUTION: Overspreading can damage the differential housing.
NOTE: Tighten and loosen the Differential Carrier Spreader screw to normalize the Housing
Spreader Adapters prior to taking the final Dial Indicator reading.
Spread the differential housing to the specification. Klj . 5 ba
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1. Adjust the special tool to zero.
2. Tighten the screw until the differential housing is spread to the specification.
3. Remove the special tools.
8. CAUTION: Mark the position and location of the differential bearing caps as the
arrows may not be visible. Always install the differential bearing caps in their identical
location and position.
Remove the differential bearing caps. 1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the differential bearing caps.
9. CAUTION: Use wood blocks to avoid damaging the differential housing.
Remove the differential assembly. 1. Position wood blocks at the top and bottom of the differential case (4204).
2. Pry the differential assembly and the differential bearing shims (4067) out of the
differential housing.
3. Remove the special tool.
10. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear Klj . 6 ba
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