Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Index-mark the driveshaft to the rear axle pinion flange.

Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark On Driveshaft And Rear Axle Pinion Flange
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Remove four bolts, and disconnect and remove the rear driveshaft section.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Driveshaft
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Support the coupling shaft, and remove the two center bearing bracket retaining bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Center Bearing Bracket Retaining Bolts
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Lock the parking brake.

Fig 4: Locking Parking Brake
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For E450 and E550 vehicles, index-mark the components and remove the four coupling driveshaft bolts from the parking brake assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Coupling Driveshaft Bolts From Parking Brake Assembly
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NOTE: If a new output flange on the parking brake assembly needs to be installed, refer to PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION .

Separate the coupling shaft from the parking brake assembly.

Fig 6: Separating Coupling Shaft From Parking Brake Assembly

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