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:
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. NOTE: Discard the idle air control (IAC) valve gasket.
Remove the IAC valve.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the two bolts, the IAC valve and ...
2-3 Accumulator
Removal
1. Remove the main control valve body. For additional information, refer to
Main Control Valve
Body in this section.
2. Remove the 2-3 accumulator piston retainer.
3. Remove the accumulator piston and spring.
Installation
1. Install the 2-3 accum ...
Crankshaft End Play
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Measure the crankshaft end play. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding
Fixture to measure
crankshaft end play.
2. Position the crankshaft t ...
