2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual through several revolutions prior to removing the rear axle pinion flange (4851). 
Remove the rear axle pinion flange. For additional information, refer to 
Drive Pinion Flange  in 
this section. 
11.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the pinion bearing (4630). 
1. Position the special tool under the pinion bearing. 
2. Using a press, remove the pinion bearing. 
17. NOTE:  Usi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 19. If the differential ring gear backface runout measurement, taken at the beginning of this 
procedure, did not exceed the specification, proceed to Final disassembly in this procedure. If 
the diff

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 23.
NOTE:  Apply pressure toward the left side to fully seat the differential bearing cup. 
Install progressively larger differential bearing shims on the RH side until the largest differential 
beari

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 26. Using the special tool, measure and record the differential ring gear backface runout. 
�zIf the runout does not exceed the specification, the cause of the original excessive runout 
was due to a

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 30. Install the differential case. Rotate the differential case to seat the differential bearings. 
31. Using the special tool, measure the differential case flange runout. 
�zIf the runout does not e

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 33.
 CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads. 
If not done previously, insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the differential ring gear. 
34. Using the special tools, remove the differen

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 36.
 WARNING: The differential clutch spring (4214) is under tension. Remove the spring 
carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. 
Remove the differential clutch