Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC VIN R (2003)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Ford 7.5 Inch Ring Gear
Axle Shaft
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear brake disc.
4. Remove the differential housing cover and drain the lubricant.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1
Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
Remove the U-washer.
1
Push the axle shafts inboard.
2
Remove the U-washer.
7. CAUTION: Damage to the rear brake anti-lock sensor may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft.
Carefully remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor.
