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:

    Drive Pinion Flange
    Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or equivalent ...

    Vacuum Control Motor - Air Damper Door
    Removal 1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the vacuum hose. 3. Remove the vacuum control motor. 1. Remove the steel clip. 2. Loosen the nuts. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal proc ...

    Fittings - Vapor Tube
    Disconnect 1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimiz ...