Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 69

Driveline vibration—
occurs at cruising
speeds
Loose rear
spring U-bolts.
Incorrect or high
CV joint
operating angle.
Damaged or
worn front
suspension
components.
Driveline angles
out of
specification.
U-joints binding
or seized.
Binding,
damaged or
galled splines
on the driveshaft
slip-yoke
U-joints are
worn.
Worn or
damaged
driveshaft center
bearing support.
Loose axle
pinion flange
bolts.
Excessive axle
pinion flange
runout.
Driveshaft is
out-of-balance.
INSPECT the U-bolts.
TIGHTEN the U-bolt nuts to
specification. REFER to
Section 204-02 .
CHECK vehicle ride height
is within limits. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 206-00 .
CHECK for a loose stabilizer
bar, damaged or loose
strut/strut bushings or loose
or worn ball joints. INSPECT
the steering linkage for wear
or damage. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components
as necessary.
CHECK for correct driveline
angles. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 205-00 .
ROTATE the driveshaft and
CHECK for rough operation
or seized U-joints. INSTALL
new U-joints as necessary.
REFER to Section 205-01
CLEAN and INSPECT the
splines of the slip-yoke,
driveshaft and coupling
shaft for a worn, damaged
or galled condition.
INSTALL a new slip-yoke or
driveshaft assembly as
necessary. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 205-01 .
CHECK for wear or incorrect
seating. INSTALL new U-
joints as necessary. REFER
to Section 205-01 .
CHECK the insulator for
damage or wear. ROTATE
the driveshaft and CHECK
for rough operation.
INSTALL a new center
bearing support as
necessary. REFER to
Section 205-01 .
INSPECT the axle pinion
flange. TIGHTEN the pinion
flange bolts to specification.
REFER to Section 205-01
CARRY OUT a Runout
Check. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 205-01 .
CHECK the driveshaft for
damage, missing balance
weights or undercoating.
CHECK driveshaft balance.
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