1994 Mustang Contents/Index
Group 05: DRIVELINE

Section 05-00:
Axle and Driveshaft—Service

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Axle Identification Tag

Driveshaft

Rear

Brake System, Anti-Lock

4 Wheel

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification

U-Joint Inspection

Alignment Inspection, Rear Axle

Noise Acceptability

Preliminary Diagnosis

Axle Diagnosis Check Sheet

Road Test

Analysis of Leakage

Flange Yoke Seal

Drive Pinion Nut

Inner Wheel Bearing Oil Seal

Casting Porosity (Holes in Casting)

Weld Leaks

Axle Vent

Analysis of Vibration

Traction-Lok Differential

Tires

Driveline Angle

Axle Shaft Runout

Drive Pinion Stem and Rear Universal Joint Flange

Axle Noise

Non-Axle Noise

Analysis of Gear Noise

Gear Howl and Whine

Chuckle

Knock

Clunk

Bearing Whine

Bearing Rumble

Broken Axle Shaft

Broken Pinion Stem

Broken Welds

Wheel Bearing Malfunctions

Axle Lock-up

Symptom Chart: Rear Axle Diagnosis

Component Tests

Traction-Lok Differential

Companion Flange Runout Check, Rear Axle

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Inspection Before Carrier Disassembly

Integral Carrier

Ring and Pinion Backlash Check

Inspection after Carrier Disassembly

Gears

Bearing Cups and Cone and Roller Assemblies

U-Joint Flange

Carrier Housing

Differential Case

Traction-Lok Differential Parts

ADJUSTMENTS

Pinion Location and Ring Gear Backlash

LUBRICATION

Draining and Filling

7.5 and 8.8-inch Axles

Installation

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT