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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 differential bearing seat.
2. Install the differential bearing caps.
3. Install the bolts.
7. Use a drive pinion bearing adjustment shim as a gauge for shim selection. Check the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim thickness between the Gauge Block and the Gauge Tube. A
slight drag indicates correct shim selection.
8. Remove all of the special tools.
9. CAUTION: Use the same pinion bearings and drive pinion bearing adjustment shim
from the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim selection procedure for final assembly.
Position the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim and the pinion bearing on the drive pinion
gear stem.
10. Using the special tools and a suitable press, firmly seat the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim and pinion bearing on the drive pinion gear stem. Klj . 17 ba
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31.
NOTE: If a new bolt is unavailable, coat the original bolt threads with Threadlock and Sealer
EOAZ- 19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351- A5 prior to final
installation.
Install the differential pinion shaft and install a new bolt finger- tight.
32. Mount the differential case and the special tool in a vise. Using the special tool, check the torque necessary to rotate one differential side gear.
zIf reusing the original clutch plates, the initial minimum break- away torque must be no
less than the specification. The minimum rotating torque necessary to keep the
differential side gear turning with new clutch plates may vary.
33. CAUTION: The Master bearings are marked LH and RH. Install them as shown.
Install the special tools on the differential case. Klj . 24 ba
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39. Install the differential ring gear.
1. Place the differential ring gear on the differential case.
2. Hand start three bolts to align the holes in the differential ring gear and the differential case.
3. Place the differential case and differential ring gear onto the press bed blocks with the differential ring gear teeth facing downward.
4. Press the differential ring gear into place.
40. Install the remaining bolts.
41. Place the differential case with the special tools into the differential housing. Klj . 27 ba
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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 tool.
55. Install the special tool at the 12 o'clock position.
56. Using the special tools, measure the differential ring gear backlash at four equally spaced points. Klj . 31 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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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.
z Damage will occur to an assembled inboard CV joint if it is over- plunged outward from the joint
housing.
z Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts.
z Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Always support the
free end of the halfshaft.
z Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Item Part Number Description
1 4B422 Driveshaft bearing retainer circlip
2 2C189 Rear brake anti-
lock sensor indicator 3 — Retaining ring (part of 4B402)
4 4B478 Boot clamp (large inboard)
5 — Rear axle shaft inner boot (part of 4B402)
6 4B478 Boot clamp (small inboard)
7 4B478 Boot clamp (small outboard)
8 — Rear axle shaft outer boot (part of 4B402)
9 4B478 Boot clamp (large outboard)
10 2217 Dust seal assembly
11 4B402 Halfshaft assembly Klj . 2 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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4. Position the halfshaft for installation.
5. Seat the CV joint stub shaft in the differential side gear.
1. Slide the stub shaft into the axle housing until the shaft splines are past the differential seal.
2. Remove the special tool.
3. Align the stub shaft splines and the side gear splines, and slide the stub shaft into the gear until it seats.
„When seated, the axle circlip will lock the stub shaft in the differential side gear.
Check the circlip engagement by attempting to pull the inboard CV joint out of the
differential side gear. If the circlip has not seated, push the CV joint inward until
the circlip is fully engaged in the differential side gear.
6. Connect the axle shaft to the hub. 1. Making sure the serrations on the shaft line up with the serrations in the hub, install the axle shaft into the hub.
2. Install a new retainer. Do not tighten the retainer at this time. Klj . 6 ba
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