Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

NOTE: Make sure the index marks on the extension housing and driveshaft are aligned before separation.

NOTE: After removing the driveshaft, place an index mark on the transmission output shaft that matches the transmission extension housing mark.

Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark On Driveshaft And Transmission Extension Housing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Index-mark the driveshaft and the extension housing to maintain driveshaft balance.
Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain driveshaft balance.

Fig 2: Locating Driveshaft Flange To Pinion Flange Index-Mark
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
- To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Flange Bolts
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NOTE: The driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke From Pinion Flange

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Use a suitable tool and pry only in the area shown n Fig 4 to separate the driveshaft flange yoke from the pinion flange.

CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft flange seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the driveshaft flange bolts evenly in a cross pattern.

CAUTION: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.