How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint of the snap ring type on Ford Mustang?

The first step of servicing or repairing a snap ring type driveshaft universal joint starts with removing the driveshaft while ensuring the vise clamp should never be used on the driveshaft to prevent damage. Select a suitable workbench to set the driveshaft where index-marks will prevent out-of-balance issues during reconstruction. Place all snap rings in the trash before fixing the C-Frame to the Screw Installer/Remover in a vise. Use pliers to eliminate bearing cups that fail to escape from their position. Set the driveshaft flange yoke in the C-Frame for bearing cup and driveshaft yoke slip yoke removal by pressing out one bearing cup followed by rotating 180 degrees to extract the other cup. Execute this step sequence a second time to complete the examination of bearing cup bores as well as retaining ring grooves for cleanliness and smoothness on all remaining cups and U-joints. The installation of U-joint kits must be done using full assemblies which exclude component cross-mixing. Before adding new bearing cups to the driveshaft yoke machinery, apply grease to the bearing cup bores to achieve proper needle bearing alignment. Place the new U-joint spider inside the yoke then push the bearing cup through but stop it before reaching the snap ring groove. Always install a yellow snap ring while avoiding the combination of yellow and black snap rings across different sides. Perform this process on the other side of the driveshaft yoke. During driveshaft flange yoke installation place the new bearing cup set at the proper spot underneath the snap ring groove. Then add the second yellow snap ring before repeating this process on the opposite side. You should install the black snap rings in place of yellow snap rings when they fail to seat properly into the groove. Seat bearing cups gently by striking them with either brass or plastic hammers before checking that the driveshaft yoke permits smooth U-joint rotation before reinstallation of the driveshaft.

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Ford Mustang Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: 7L1Z-4635-B
$40.89 MSRP: $58.50
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Front Center, Rear, CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Manufacturer Note: 1350
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: F5TZ-4635-A, 4L3Z-4841-FB, 7L1Z-4635-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2023, 2008-2010 Ford Mustang | Base, Boss 302, Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Universal Joints Part Number: F2TZ-4635-C
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint
- Replaces: F2AZ-4635-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1996-2003 Ford Mustang | Base, GT | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Universal Joints Part Number: F1TZ-4635-C
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint; Universal Joint
- Replaces: F2AZ-4635-A, F1TZ-4635-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2004, 1992-1995 Ford Mustang | Base, GT, LX, Mach 1, SVT Cobra, SVT Cobra 10th Anniversary, SVT Cobra R | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Universal Joints Part Number: 4L3Z-4635-C
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Replaces: 4L3Z-4635-A, F2AZ-4635-C, E9SZ-4635-Z
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2004 Ford Mustang | Base, GT, GT Bullitt, GTS, LX, Mach 1, SVT Cobra, SVT Cobra 10th Anniversary, SVT Cobra R | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Universal Joints Part Number: C3AZ-4635-J
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Universal Joint
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1984-1991 Ford Mustang | GT, GT-350 20th Anniversary, L, LX, SVO | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: ML3Z-4635-AA
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Universal Joint, Rear, Rear Center, Rear Forward, Rear Rearward; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint Kit; U-Joint
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2024 Ford Mustang | Dark Horse, Dark Horse Premium, GT, GT Premium | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: FL3Z-4635-B
$45.69 MSRP: $66.50
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Universal Joint, Rear Forward, Rear Rearward; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Manufacturer Note: 1340
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: FL3Z-4635-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2024 Ford Mustang | EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

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The inevitable movement coupled by the suspension leads to the need of Universal Joint in Ford Mustang cars to link the driveshaft to the differential. This one allows the driveshaft to rotate so as to allow changes in the angles, usually between its transmission and differential. In most cases, Ford Mustang incorporates a Universal Joint at the Transmissions slip yoke as well as at the rear end of the driveshaft at the differential yoke or flange. Features of this Universal Joint are, It is made of hardened steel cups that contain cross and needle bearings. Factory Universal Joints are supplied with lubricant while the ones may include a grease zerk for re-greasing. There have been several Universal Joint style used in the Ford Mustang models over the years and the differences have only been in the type of lubrication offered as well as the possibility of servicing the Universal Joints or not. Our research shows that as Worn Universal Joints causes noticeable problems which include clunking noises and vibrations, so as to fix the above problems it is necessary to regularly inspect and replace the Worn Universal Joints to enhance vehicle performance as required.

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Universal Joints, Rear
7L1Z-4635-B
Q: How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint of the snap ring type on Ford Mustang?
A:
The first step of servicing or repairing a snap ring type driveshaft universal joint starts with removing the driveshaft while ensuring the vise clamp should never be used on the driveshaft to prevent damage. Select a suitable workbench to set the driveshaft where index-marks will prevent out-of-balance issues during reconstruction. Place all snap rings in the trash before fixing the C-Frame to the Screw Installer/Remover in a vise. Use pliers to eliminate bearing cups that fail to escape from their position. Set the driveshaft flange yoke in the C-Frame for bearing cup and driveshaft yoke slip yoke removal by pressing out one bearing cup followed by rotating 180 degrees to extract the other cup. Execute this step sequence a second time to complete the examination of bearing cup bores as well as retaining ring grooves for cleanliness and smoothness on all remaining cups and U-joints. The installation of U-joint kits must be done using full assemblies which exclude component cross-mixing. Before adding new bearing cups to the driveshaft yoke machinery, apply grease to the bearing cup bores to achieve proper needle bearing alignment. Place the new U-joint spider inside the yoke then push the bearing cup through but stop it before reaching the snap ring groove. Always install a yellow snap ring while avoiding the combination of yellow and black snap rings across different sides. Perform this process on the other side of the driveshaft yoke. During driveshaft flange yoke installation place the new bearing cup set at the proper spot underneath the snap ring groove. Then add the second yellow snap ring before repeating this process on the opposite side. You should install the black snap rings in place of yellow snap rings when they fail to seat properly into the groove. Seat bearing cups gently by striking them with either brass or plastic hammers before checking that the driveshaft yoke permits smooth U-joint rotation before reinstallation of the driveshaft.