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.

Universal Joints

 

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)
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