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:

    Rear View Mirrors (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 124 , Power Mirrors for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent Flex Probe Kit 105-R025B or equivalent Inspection and Verification 1. ...

    Driving Aids
    STEERING Electric Power Steering WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected a steering message will appear in the information display. WARNI ...

    Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
    1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt webbing down to form a loop through the upper (longer and narrower) slot in the tongue. 2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself within the slot to remove the twist. 3. Pull the excess belt webbing back th ...