Axle Assembly

205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 07/29/2015

Base Part Number: 4000

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat Headed Screw Driver

Transmission Jack

Removal

1. Remove the muffler and tailpipe assembly. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00B Exhaust System - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00C Exhaust System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00D Exhaust System - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT, Removal and Installation).

2. Remove both rear halfshafts. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

Step 3

1. Index mark the driveshaft and the pinion flange for reference during installation.

2. Remove and discard the driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.

Axle Assembly — original illustration 1, reference 2698Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

4. NOTICE: Do not remove driveshaft from the pinion flange by pulling on the driveshaft tube.

Damage to the CV-joint can result.

1. Support the driveshaft.

2. Using a screwdriver inserted into the slot on the pinion flange, pry the driveshaft from the pinion flange.

Source reference 2698

2016 Mustang workshop publication supplied to Mustang Atlas. Original technical text and illustrations; HTML formatting by Mustang Atlas. Source page numbering is retained for traceability. Follow the configuration, revision, warnings, and cross-references in the material. About this edition.