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:
Luggage Compartment Lid - Hinge
Removal
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the lift cylinder.
3. Remove the luggage compartment lid hinge bolts.
4. NOTE: Remove the sealer around the luggage compartment lid hinge if
necessary.
Remove the nuts and the luggage compartm ...
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for
example, when
changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to
move.
WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very
important to
determ ...
Selector Lever
Removal
1. Remove the shifter top control panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the shifter bezel.
4. Remove the bulb from the bezel.
5. Disconnect the TCS connector.
6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handl ...
