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12. Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.
13.
CAUTION: Do not over- angulate the outboard CV joint or damage the boot.
While lowering the knuckle, remove the CV joint from the hub.
14. CAUTION: The crown on the tool forks must face away from the axle housing.
Position the special tool correctly between the CV joint and the axle housing so as not to
damage the differential seal.
Using the special tool, exert enough pressure to overcome the circlip and separate the CV joint
(4K326) from the differential side gear.
15. CAUTION: Do not damage the differential seal.
Carefully remove the halfshaft (4K138) with both hands.
16. Install the special tool. Klj . 4 ba
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Installation
1. NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
Install a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
2. Remove the special tool.
3. CAUTION: Differential seal damage will occur if installing the halfshaft without the
special tool installed.
Install the special tool. Klj . 5 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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7. Connect the suspension upper arm and bushing to the knuckle.
1. Position the suspension upper arm and bushing on the knuckle.
2. Install the new bolt and a new nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
8. Connect the tie- rod end to the knuckle.
1. Position the tie- rod link in the knuckle.
2. Install a new nut.
3. Install a new cotter pin.
9. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the previously established alignment mark (curb height). Klj . 7 ba
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10. Connect the shock absorber to the suspension lower arm and bushing and install the new bolt
and a new nut.
11. Tighten the nut.
12. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.
13. Apply Anti- Seize Lubricant to the rear brake anti- lock sensor where it contacts the axle housing
and install the anti- lock sensor.
z Use High Temperature Nickel Anti- Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESE-M124A- A.
14. Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
15. Tighten the retainer. Klj . 8 ba
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16. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to
Section 204 - 04 .
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Check the wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 9 ba
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Halfshaft Joint
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the halfshaft assembly. Install a new assembly if
worn or damaged.
Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft in this
section.
2. If necessary, remove the dust seal assembly (2217). 1. Tap uniformly around the dust seal assembly.
2. Slide the dust seal assembly from the shaft.
3. Using a suitable bearing plate and a press, remove the rear brake anti- lock sensor indicator, if
necessary.
SECTION 205-
05: Rear Drive Halfshafts 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Driver
205-
199 (T83T-3132- A1) Hub Bearing Cup Replacer
205-
147 (T80T-4000- P) Sensing Ring Replacer
206-
041 (T89P-20202- A) Klj . 1 ba
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Assembly
1. Using the special tool and a hammer, install the new dust seal assembly, if removed.
2. CAUTION: Place only the inboard CV joint outer race land on the bearing plate. Do
not press against any other portion of the outer race or damage will occur.
If removed, using the special tools, the bearing plate and a suitable press, seat the rear brake
anti- lock sensor indicator against the inboard CV joint housing.
3. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft in this section. Klj . 2 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 206-
00: Brake System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Torque Specifications
Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Front disc brake caliper bleeder screw 12-
18 9-13 —
Front master cylinder brake tube 22-
28 17-
20 —
Rear bleeder screw 20 15 —
Rear master cylinder brake tube 15-
20 11-
14 —
Master cylinder bleeder screws 9 — 80 Klj . 1 ba
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