Section 05-01: Driveshaft
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Driveshaft

Tools Required:

 

Disassembly

  1. Place driveshaft on a suitable work bench. Be careful not to damage tube.
  1. Prior to disassembly, mark the positions of the driveshaft components relative to the driveshaft tube. All components must be reassembled in the same relationship to maintain proper balance.
  1. Clamp U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C in vise.



  1. Remove the four snap rings that retain the bearing cups.
  1. Position the slip yoke in U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C and press out bearing cup. If bearing cup cannot be pressed all the way out of the slip yoke, remove it with vise grip or channel-lock pliers.







  1. Reposition the slip yoke in U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C 180 degrees to press on the spider and remove the remaining bearing cup from the opposite side.
  1. Remove slip yoke from the spider.
  1. Remove the remaining bearing cups and spiders from the driveshaft in the same manner.
  1. Clean all foreign matter from the yoke areas of the driveshaft.
 

Assembly

NOTE: Universal Joint Service Kits are to be installed as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other Universal Joints.

  1. Start a new bearing cup into the yoke of the driveshaft.
  1. Position the new spider in the driveshaft yoke and press the bearing cup 6.3mm (1/4 inch) below the yoke surface using U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C.



  1. Remove U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C and install a new snap ring.
  1. Start a new bearing cup into the opposite side of the yoke. Check needles for proper position.
  1. Position driveshaft in U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C and press on the bearing cup until the opposite bearing cup contacts the snap ring.
  1. Remove the driveshaft from tool and install a new snap ring. Check snap ring for proper seating.



  1. Install the slip yoke, remaining bearing cups, spider, rear flange and snap rings in the same manner.

    NOTE: Assemble universal joint using the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit. If difficulty is encountered with yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings supplied in the kit.

  1. Check U-joints for freedom of movement. If binding has resulted from misalignment during assembly, a sharp rap on the yokes with a brass or plastic hammer will seat bearing cups. Take care to support the shaft end and do not strike the bearings during this procedure. Ensure U-joints are free to rotate easily without binding before installing driveshaft.