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:
Drive Pinion Flange
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion
Flange
205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Flange
205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or
equivalent
...
Head restraints
WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or
operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper
position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint whil ...
Output Shaft
Special Tool(s)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remove
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
Equivalent
Spiral Snap Ring Replacer
308-096 (T85P-7025-A)
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the third/fourth gear
synchronizer asse ...
