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12. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts retaining the shock absorbers to the axle.
13. Lower the differential housing to unload the rear springs.
14. Remove the rear springs.
15. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts retaining the lower suspension arm and bushings to the
axle.
16. Disconnect the lower suspension arm and bushings from the axle. Klj . 4 ba
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17. Remove the axle from the vehicle.
18.
CAUTION: Align the index marks on the driveshaft centering socket yoke and the
pinion flange.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G351- A5 to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange
pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in
a cross pattern as shown.
CAUTION: Raise the suspension to the reference marks on the rear shock
absorbers before tightening the suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Apply High Temperature Nickel Anti- Sieze Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA meeting Ford
specification ESE-M124A- A to the rear anti-lock brake sensor body where it will make contact
when installed.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
zRefer to Section 204 - 02 for rear suspension fastener tightening specifications.
z Refer to Section 204 - 04 for wheel nut tightening specification. Klj . 5 ba
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a
Use Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554- BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-
M2G349- A1.
b With pinion flange yoke seal. Pinion nose crossmember nut 250 184 —
Toe link nut 47 35 —
Shock absorber to lower suspension arm and bushing 133 98 —
Knuckle to lower suspension arm and bushing 115 85 —
Knuckle to upper suspension arm and bushing 90 66 —
Filler plug 34 25 —
Ring gear bolt
a 105 77 —
Differential pinion shaft lock bolt 30 22 —
Bearing cap bolt 105 77 —
Differential housing cover bolt 32 24 —
Pinion bearing preload
—(drive pinion collapsible spacer) used bearings b 0.9-
1.16 — 8-14
New pinion bearings 1.8-
3.2 — 16-
29 Traction-
Lok® clutch gauge nut 6.7 — 60
Initial minimum breakaway torque 27 20 —Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Axle Housing
Removal
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve. zDuring installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the
suspension component fasteners.
SECTION 205-
02C: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch IRS 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Plug Set, Differential
205-
294 (T89P-4850- B) Protector, Differential Seal
(Pair)
205-
461 Remover, Halfshaft
205-
475 Remover, Steering Arm
211-
003 (T64P-3590- F) Klj . 1 ba
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14.
CAUTION: Install the hardened washer between the lower suspension arm and
bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in damage and failure of the
lower suspension arm and bushing.
Position the shock absorber, and install the bolt and the new nut.
15. Install the other halfshaft and knuckle assembly, toe link, and shock absorber as described in the previous steps.
16. Raise the suspension until the shock absorbers compress to the previously established alignment mark (curb height).
17. Tighten the nut. Klj . 11 ba
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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 Description Nm lb-
ft Tie-
rod end to knuckle 47 35
Shock absorber to suspension lower arm 133 98
Suspension upper arm and bushing to knuckle 90 66
Rear brake anti-
lock sensor bolt 7 5
Rear axle wheel hub retainer 325 240 Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Halfshaft
Removal
NOTE:
This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve. zDuring installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the
suspension component fasteners.
SECTION 205-
05: Rear Drive Halfshafts 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Differential Plug
205-
294 (T89P-4850- B) Differential Seal Protector
205-
461 Front Hub Remover
205-
D070 (D93P-1175- B) or
Equivalent Halfshaft Removal Tool
205-
475 Steering Arm Remover
211-
003 (T64P-3590- F) Klj . 1 ba
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2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
5. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
6. Remove the rear brake anti- lock sensor and position aside.
7. Support the suspension lower arm and bushing. This will ease removal of the lower shock absorber mount bolt. Klj . 2 ba
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