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8. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the axle shaft.
Installation 1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal zUse Premium Long- Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-
M1C75- B.
2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Install the two axle shafts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O- ring in the axle shaft groove.
Install the U- washer. Klj . 2 ba
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1. Position the two U-
washers on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.
4. 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. 1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
5. 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.
6. Install the rear brake anti- lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 09A .
7. Install the rear brakes. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
9. Lower the vehicle. Klj . 3 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Removal 1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.
2. 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.
SECTION 205-
02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring
Gear 2003 Mustang Workshop
Manual Special Tool(s)
Adapter for 303-
224
205- 153 (T80T-4000- W) Installer, Axle Shaft Bearing
205-
124 (T78P-1225- A) Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal
205-
390 (T97T-1177- B) Remover, Axle Bearing
205-
219 (T85L-1225- AH) Slide Hammer
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Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the specified lubricant.
2. Using the special tools, install the new rear wheel bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal. zUse Premium Long- Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-
M1C75- B.
4. Using the special tools, install the new wheel bearing oil seal.
5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section. Klj . 2 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Differential Housing Cover
Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover (4033). 1. Remove the 10 bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing (4010).
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation 1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the differential housing and
the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before applying the new silicone
sealant. To prevent contamination, cover the inside of the rear axle (4001) prior to
cleaning the machined surface.
Clean the differential housing and the differential housing cover gasket mating surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the
silicone, or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
zUse Clear Silicone Rubber D6AZ- 19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications
ESB- M4G92- A.
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NOTE: If possible, allow one hour before filling the axle with lubricant to make sure the silicone
sealant has cured.
Install the differential housing cover. 1. Install the differential housing cover.
2. Install the 10 bolts.
4. NOTE: If it is necessary to refill a Traction- Lok® axle with new lubricant, add 118 ml (4 oz) of
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-
M2C118- A before filling the axle with the new lubricant.
NOTE: In-vehicle repair refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified
lubricant to 6.4- 14.3-mm (1/4-9/16- in) below the bottom of the fill hole.
Fill the rear axle to the level shown, approximately 1.66-1.77- liters (3.5-3.75-pints) of lubricant,
and install the filler plug.
zUse SAE 75W- 140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580- B or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL- M2C192-A.
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Axle Housing Bushing
Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If substitution is
necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used
as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Remove the upper arm and bushing (5500). For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 02 .
2. Using the special tools, remove the bushing.
Installation 1. Using the special tools, install the bushing.
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Manual Special Tool(s)
Axle Suspension Bushing Set
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