Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Driveshaft (Description and Operation)

Driveshaft

 

Driveshaft

NOTE: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft to prevent overspray of any undercoating material.

The driveshaft has the following features:

  • A tubular shaft used to transfer engine torque from the transmission output shaft to the differential in the rear axle housing, which transmits torque through the axle shafts to the drive wheels.
  • Consists of two single-cardan universal joints, a driveshaft slip yoke, a welded tube assembly and a driveshaft centering socket yoke.
  • The splined driveshaft slip yoke permits the driveshaft to move forward and rearward on the transmission output shaft during drivetrain movement and during driveshaft removal and installation.
    Driveshaft
    Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft Pinion flange bolts 112 83 ...

    Universal Joints
    The universal joints are: lubed-for-life design and require no lubrication. equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing cup, which control end play, position the need ...

    Other materials:

    Release Cable - Clutch
    Removal CAUTION: Whenever the clutch release lever cable (7K553) is disconnected for any reason, such as transmission removal, clutch pedal components or clutch release lever cable replacement, it is imperative the correct method for installing the clut ...

    Component Tests
    Heater Core WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless and dangerous. If it is necessary to operate the engine with the vehicle in a closed area such as a garage, always use an exhaust collector to vent the exhaust gases outside the closed area ...

    Differential Pressure Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
    Removal and Installation 1. NOTE: The 4.6L (2V) is shown. The 4.6L (4V) and 3.8L are similar. NOTE: Bolts may be used in place of nuts on some applications. Remove the differential pressure feedback EGR. 1. Disconnect the connector. 2. Remove the ...