2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 53.
NOTE:  Tighten the bolts prior to releasing the carrier spreader. 
Install the differential bearing caps in their original locations and positions and tighten the bolts. 
54. Remove the special to

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 1. Attach the special tool. 
2. Position the special tool tip centrally on a drive tooth. 
3. Zero the indicator. 
4. Turn the differential ring gear without turning the drive pinion gear. Record the

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0.330  0.013  0.457  0.018 
0.335  0.014  0.457  0.018 
0.381  0.015  0.508  0.020 
Differential Shim Size Chart — 4067 —Numbers of Stripes and Color Code  Dimension A

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Final assembly 
58.  CAUTION: The machined surfaces on the differential housing and the differential 
housing cover must be clean and free of oil before applying the new silicone sealant. 
Cover the i

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
SECTION 205-
05: Rear Drive Halfshafts  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications 
Item  Specification 
Halfshaft assembled length  817.6 mm (32.19 in) 
Torque Specifications

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Rear Drive Halfshafts 
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: 
�zHalfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Halfshaft Handling 
 CAUTION: Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by the outboard joint. 
Handle all halfshaft components carefully during removal and installation. 
�zDo not over- angle the CV joints