Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for either the center U-joint or the rear U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.

NOTE: There is a difference in length of the head of the replacement yoke strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Clamp the special tool into a vise.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (205-086) In Vise
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the universal joint cap snap rings.

Fig 2: Locating Universal Joint Cap Snap Rings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Press out the bearing cups.
- Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees and repeat.
  
  Fig 3: Pressing Out Bearing Cups
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.