Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Assembly
1. NOTE: Universal joint service kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits.
Install the bearing cup.
1. Start a new bearing cup into the driveshaft yoke.
- Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
2. Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke.
3. Using the special tool, press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
2. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the universal joint (U-joint). If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings, as required.
Remove the driveshaft from the special tool, and install the snap ring.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the opposite side of the driveshaft yoke.
4. Inspect the driveshaft slip yoke. Install new if necessary.
5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install the remaining new bearing cups, spider, driveshaft slip yoke, and the snap rings.
6. NOTE: Do not strike the bearings.
Check the U-joints for freedom of movement.
- If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.
7. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft in this section.
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 o ...Universal Joint - Single Cardan, Flange Yoke
Special Tool(s) Installer/Remover, C Frame and Screw 205-086 (T74P-4635-C) ...Other materials:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Cobra
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control cable.
2. Remove the accelerator cable bracket bolts.
3. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable bracket and the cables
aside.
4. Disconnect the electrical c ...
Fittings - R-Clip
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disconnect
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel- ...
Crankshaft - Connecting Rod Journal Taper, Out of Round
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two
directions perpendicular to one
another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the
measurements from
one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within t ...