2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Driveshaft 
NOTE: 
All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft to 
prevent overspray of any undercoating material. 
The drive

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual wheels. 
�z Consists of two single- cardan universal joints, a driveshaft slip yoke, a welded tube assembly 
and a driveshaft centering socket yoke. 
�z The splined driveshaft slip yoke permits the dr

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Universal Joints 
The universal joints are: 
�zlubed- for-life design and require no lubrication. 
�z equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Driveshaft 
Removal and Installation 
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. Carry out the following:  1. Place an in

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Lower the rear end of the driveshaft to clear the rear axle housing. Pull the driveshaft rearward 
until the driveshaft slip yoke clears the transmission extension housing. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Driveshaft —
Cobra 
Removal and Installation  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. NOTE:  To aid disassembly and

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Remove the four bolts. 
6.  CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion 
flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect t