Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 needle bearing and improve grease movement.

| Item | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 4635 | Universal joint (U-joint) |
| 2 | - | Grease seal (part of 4635) |
| 3 | - | 32 needle bearings (part of 4635) |
| 4 | - | Thrust washer (part of 4635) |
| 5 | - | Bearing cup (part of 4635) |
| 6 | - | Spider (part of 4635) |
Driveshaft (Description and Operation)
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 ...
Driveshaft (Removal and Installation)
Material
Item
Specification
Threadlock and
Sealer
E0AZ-19554-AA
WSK-M2G351-A5 (type
II)
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Carry out the following:
...
Other materials:
Piston - Selection
NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for
taper and out-of-round before fitting a
piston.
1. Select a piston size based on the cylinder bore.
2. NOTE: For precision fit, new pistons are divided into three
categories within each size ...
Camshaft
Material
Removal
1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve
Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing
Chain in this section.
3. Position the wire harness aside.
4. R ...
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols.
Avoid contact
with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts
eyes, flush eyes ...
