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Removal and Installation

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.
WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high. Never attempt to remove any part of the system until it has cooled. Be especially careful when working around the catalytic converters. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after only a few minutes of engine operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not swap driveshaft assembles from different vehicles. The Escape Hybrid drive shaft is longer than the driveshaft in the Escape/Mariner and is not interchangeable.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING
  2. Remove the ground strap bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    3. CAUTION: Do not reuse the CV joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.
  3. Remove and discard the 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers.
    • To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  4. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.
    5. CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for the center U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    NOTE: There is a difference in the length of the head of the replacement cap strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.
  5. Remove and discard the 4 universal joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove the front driveshaft.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  6. Index-mark the pinion and yoke to the driveshaft.
    7. CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for the rear U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps.
    NOTE: There is a difference in the length of the head of the replacement strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.
  7. Remove and discard the 4 universal joint cap bolts and 2 cap straps from the rear driveshaft universal joint.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  8. With the help of an assistant, remove the center bearing support nuts and the driveshaft.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    9. NOTE: If a driveshaft is installed and driveshaft vibration is encountered after installation, index the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT INDEXING .
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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