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:

    Instrument lighting dimmer
    • Move the control up or down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting. • Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. • Move the control down, past detent, to turn off the interior lights. Note: The pa ...

    Removal
    CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. ...

    Transmission (REMOVAL)
    Special Tool(s) Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) CAUTION: Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install new parts the transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned and backflushed. Use a suitable torque converter/ ...