SECTION 205-02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Axle Shaft
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .
Remove the rear brake disc (2C026). For additional information, refer to Section 206-04 .
Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.
Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt (4241).
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove. Remove the U-washer (4N237).
Push the axle shafts (4234) inboard.
Remove the U-washer.
CAUTION: Damage to the rear brake anti-lock sensor (2C190) may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft. Carefully remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09A .
CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal. Remove the axle shaft.
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Removal
Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.
NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged. Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.
Installation
Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the specified lubricant.
Using the special tools, install the new rear wheel bearing.
Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
Using the special tools, install the new wheel bearing oil seal.
Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.
Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal. Install the two axle shafts.
CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove. Install the U-washer.
Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shaft.
Pull the axle shaft outward.
NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 prior to installation. Install the differential pinion shaft.
Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle with the specified lubrication. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.
Install the rear brake anti-lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09A .
Install the rear brakes. For additional information, refer to Section 206-04 .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .
you must remove brakes, then remove axle nut, then remove upper control arm and finally tie rod stabilizer, remove axle from car then bearing can be accessed. this is a difficult job that requires special tools so be careful
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remove caliper, rotor, caliper bracket, lower ball joint shaft and two strut bolts. remove bearing housing and any snap rings. remove old bearing. replace and repeat in reverse. watch the abs sensor! costly if damaged. This is not for beginners...
This requires specail tools to remove the bearings out of the rear knuckle housing once the axle has been removed other wise remove knuckle and have then pressed out and new ones installed
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