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 .
- If equipped, remove the skid plate.
- Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the transfer case rear output flange to maintain driveshaft balance.
- Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain driveshaft balance.
- Remove and discard the driveshaft flange bolts.
- To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the transfer case rear output flange bolts.
- To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
- Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flanges and remove the driveshaft.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new fasteners.
CAUTION:
The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the axle pinion flange pilot and the transfer case output flange. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flanges from the mating flanges. Pry only in the area shown in Fig 5, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flanges.
CAUTION:
The driveshaft flanges fits tightly on the pinion flange pilots. To make sure that the driveshaft flanges seat squarely on the pinion flanges, 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.