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:
Child Safety
GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety
restraints for children.
WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in
a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight.
Child safety restra ...
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an
extended amount of
time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result.
NOTE: Make the following preliminary checks before repairing the
steering system:
1. Verify the customer conce ...
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 ...