Front Driveshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps may contain installation instructions.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to:Jacking And Lifting .
If equipped. Remove the bolts and the transmission shield.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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Index-mark the front driveshaft flange CV joint to the pinion flange cup.

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Remove and discard the front driveshaft CV joint-to-pinion flange cup bolts and retaining straps.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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Index-mark the front driveshaft flange CV joint to the pinion flange cup.

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Remove and discard the rear driveshaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange cup bolts and retaining straps.
Torque

: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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Remove the front driveshaft.

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