Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 on a suitable workbench, being careful not to damage the tube.
3. NOTE: If components are not marked and installed correctly, driveline imbalance can occur.
Index-mark the positions of the driveshaft components.
4. Clamp the U-joint tool in a vise.
5. Remove all four of the snap rings.
6. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
1. Position the driveshaft flange yoke in the U-joint tool.
2. Press out a bearing cup.
3. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
7. Remove the spider.
1. Reposition the driveshaft in the U-joint tool.
2. Press out the bearing cup.
3. Rotate the driveshaft.
4. Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
5. Remove the spider.
8. Clean the yoke area at the end of the driveshaft.
Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange Yoke
Special Tool(s)
Installer/Remover, C Frame
and Screw
205-086 (T74P-4635-C)
...
Assembly
1. NOTE: Universal joint kits are to be installed as complete
assemblies only. Do not mix
components from other U-joint kits.
Install the spider.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yok ...
Other materials:
Wheel Leaks
Material
Item
Specification
Professional Choke and
Linkage Cleaner
F8AZ-19520-AB
WSS-M14P10-
B
Aluminum Wheel Repair
Compound
ESA-M4G280-
A
WARNING: Wheel repairs that use welding or peening are not approved. An
inner tube ...
Safety belt-minder
This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing
additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating
the safety belt warning light when the driver’s or front passenger’s seat is
occupied and the safety belt is unb ...
Installation
1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and
scratches prior to installing
the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performa ...