Ford Mustang Service Manual: Disassembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
Place the driveshaft (4602) on a suitable workbench. Be careful not to damage the tube.
3. NOTE: If components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
Index-mark the driveshaft components.
4. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
5. Remove all four of the snap rings.
6. NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.
Remove the driveshaft slip yoke (4841).
1. Position the driveshaft slip yoke in the U-joint tool.
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Rotate the driveshaft slip yoke.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.
7. Repeat Step 5 to remove the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft.
8. Clean the yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.
Driveshaft Slip Yoke
Driveshaft (Description and Operation)
NOTE: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the
vehicle, protect the driveshaft to
prevent overspray of any undercoating material.
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Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to
Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be
clamped in the
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Other materials:
Drive Pinion
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover
uses silicone sealant
as a gasket.
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Axle Housing
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The differential housing (4010) consists of a cast aluminum housing and
a cast aluminum
differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover uses
silicone sealant as a
gasket.
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Information contained on the tire sidewall
Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place
standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies
and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S.
DOT Tire Id ...