Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 article.
To maintain driveline balance, index-mark the driveshaft flange yoke and the pinion flange.

Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange & Pinion Flange

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Index-mark the driveshaft yoke and the transmission tail shaft.

Fig 2: Marking Driveshaft & Transmission Extension Housing

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Remove the 4 driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.

Fig 3: 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 yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the yoke from the flange.

Using a suitable pry bar, disconnect the driveshaft flange yoke from the pinion flange.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke From Pinion Flange

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Lower the driveshaft and slide it off the output shaft.