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 (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
Special Tool(s)
Installer/Remover, C Frame
and Screw
205-086 (T74P-4635-C)
...
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 d ...
Other materials:
Piston - Pin to Bore Diameter
1. WARNING: Cover the end of the pin bore with a hand or shop rag when
removing
the retainer ring, since it has a tendency to spring out. Wear eye protection.
NOTE: Piston and piston pins are a matched set and should not be
interchanged.
Measure the pisto ...
Valve Cover RH
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose.
3. Remove the differential feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system
vacuum hoses and
the bracket bolts. Po ...
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core
plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere
with the correct sealing ...