Driveshaft - Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 4 bolts and transfer case skid plate, if equipped.

Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case Skid Plate
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Index-mark the front driveshaft to the front axle flange and at the transfer case flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark Front Driveshaft
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Fig 3: Indexing Front Axle Flange
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Remove and discard the fasteners.
1. Remove and discard the bolts.
2. Remove and discard the U-joint retainers.
Fig 4: Disconnecting U-Joint Retainers And Bolts
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Remove and discard the four bolts.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Four Bolts
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NOTE: Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.

Fig 6: Removing Front Driveshaft

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Remove the front driveshaft.
- Compress and separate the front driveshaft from the front axle, then separate the driveshaft from the transfer case.