REAR AXLE NOISE TSB 05-20-2 - Ford Mustang

REAR AXLE NOISE TSB 05-20-2FORD:2005-2006 MustangISSUENOTESome 2005-2006 Mustangs may exhibit an axle REUSE OF RING GEAR BOLTS, CARRIERwhine or hum during acceleration, decelerationBEARING CAP BOLTS AND DIFFERENTIALand/or cruise.SLAVE PIN RETAINING BOLT REQUIRESCLEANING OF THREADS AND INSTALLATION OFACTIONTA-27 THREAD LOCK ADHESIVE ON THE RINGAn axle repair kit has been developed whichGEAR BOLTS AND TA-25 THREADLOCKincorporates most parts required for aADHESIVE ON DIFFERENTIAL SLAVE PIN BOLT.comprehensive axle repair. The kit should be usedinstead of installing a complete axle assembly toNOTErepair an axle whine/hum. Replace Ring and Pinion THE KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWINGwith Axle Kit and ComponentsITEMS. SOME OR ALL OF THESE ITEMS WILLBE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE AXLESERVICE PROCEDURESERVICE, DEPENDING ON AXLENOTEAPPLICATION/STYLE.REFER TO THE “DIFFERENTIAL RING ANDORDER AS NEEDED:PINION” IN-VEHICLE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN • 4067 - Differential Shims 0.241″THE ONLINE WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION• XY-75W140-QL - Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant205-2A (7.5 INCH AXLE) OR SECTION 205-2B (8.8INCH AXLE), FOR THE LATEST AXLE• XL-3 - Additive Friction Modifier (Limited SlipDIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.Axles Only)• ZC-21 - Metal Surface CleanerTHE AXLE SERVICE KITS INCLUDE THE• TA-29 - Ultra Silicone SealantFOLLOWING COMPONENTS:• TA-27 - Stud and Bearing Mount Retaining• 4630 - Head BearingCompound and Sealant• 4628 - Head Bearing Cup• TA-25 - Threadlock Adhesive• 4676 - Pinion Seal• XG-14 - Gear Marking Compound• 386989-S2 - Washer (Slinger)• 4621 - Tail Bearing• 4616 - Tail Bearing Cup• 4222 - Differential Bearing Cups• 4221 - Differential BearingsPART NUMBER5R3Z-4209-D5R3Z-4209-EPART NAMEAxle Service Kit - 8.8 inch 3.55 ratio(V8 vehicles with manualtransmission)Axle Service Kit - 8.8 inch 3.31 ratio(V8 vehicles with automatictransmission)• 4209 - Gear Set (includes pinion shims, pinionnut and crush spacer) 5R3Z-4209-F Axle Service Kit - 7.5 inch 3.31 ratio• 4209 - Instruction Sheet(V6 vehicles)WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions OfNew Vehicle LimitedWarranty CoverageNOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to dothe job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in propervehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact aFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentationdetermine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin(TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information isavailable through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.PROOF 22-SEP-05Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 030-2005-1121 030-2005-1121 PAGE 1

TSB 05-20-2 (Continued)OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME DEALER CODING052002A 2005-2006 Mustang Install 5.5 Hrs. CONDITIONThe Parts Included In Kit, BASIC PART NO. CODEIncludes Time To Perform 4209 42Diagnosis: (Do not use OASIS CODES: 509000, 597997, 702000, 702200with 4205A, 4205A4)PAGE 2 030-2005-1121 030-2005-1121 PROOF 22-SEP-05