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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: For automatic transmissions, when installing a new driveshaft, match the yellow dots on the driveshaft to the yellow dots on the pinion flange and the output shaft to maintain balance during installation.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain alignment during installation.
    Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark On Driveshaft Flange To Pinion Flange
    G03883300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Index-mark the driveshaft to the extension housing to maintain alignment during installation.
    Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark On Driveshaft And Transmission Extension Housing
    G03883301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Flange and Rear Axle Pinion Flange Bolts And Alignment Marks
    G03883559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke From Pinion Flange
    G03878446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot and remove the driveshaft.
  6. Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.
    7. CAUTION: The driveshaft flanges fits tightly on the pinion flange pilots. To make sure that the driveshaft flanges seat squarely on the pinion flange pilots, tighten the driveshaft flange bolts evenly in a cross pattern.
    CAUTION: If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with Threadlock and Sealer.
    NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new driveshaft flange bolts.
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