2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 39.
 CAUTION: Do not use acids or solvents when cleaning the differential clutch packs. 
Wipe the components only with a clean, lint- free cloth. 
Clean and inspect the differential clutch packs for w

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual bearings. 
Install the pinion bearings and special tools as shown. 
4. NOTE:  This step duplicates pinion bearing preload. 
Thread the special tool onto the Screw and tighten to the specification show

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Rotate the special tool several half turns to seat the pinion bearings. Position the special tool as 
shown. 
6. Install the special tool.  1. Position the special tool on the differential housing dif

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11. Install the front pinion bearing and the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the differential 
housing. 
12.  CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failur

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual housing. 
15. NOTE:  Disregard the index marks if installing a new rear axle pinion flange. 
Position the rear axle pinion flange.  1. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines. 
�„Use SAE 75W-

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual new pinion bearings in the Specifications portion of this section. 
�z For used pinion bearings, if the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower than the 
specification for used bearings, then t

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 20. Place the base portion of the special tool in a vise. 
21. Install the differential clutch pack and differential side gear (without the shim) on the special tool. 
22. Position the special tool ha

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 23. Install the special tool over the disc and differential clutch pack. 
24. Install the nut. 
25. Select and insert the thickest feeler gauge blade that will enter between the tool and the 
differen