Mustang Cobra V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (2000)
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.
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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.
7. Connect the suspension upper arm and bushing to the knuckle.