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Removal and Installation

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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.

    Front driveshaft and driveshaft assembly 

  1. Place the selector lever in NEUTRAL.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. .

    3. Driveshaft assembly 

  3. Remove the ground strap bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Ground Strap Bolt
    G03429272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and straps for the pinion yoke. Install new bolts and straps.
    NOTE: There is a difference in the 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.
    Fig 2: Removing And Discarding Bolts And Straps
    G03429273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the rear driveshaft universal joint caps.
    1. Index-mark the pinion and yoke to the rear of the driveshaft.
    2. Remove and discard the bolts and straps.

    5. Front driveshaft and driveshaft assembly 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse the CV joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers only or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    Fig 3: Discarding Bolts And Washers
    G03429274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the six front driveshaft to power take off bolts and washers.
    • Discard the bolts and washers.

    6. Driveshaft assembly 

  6. With the help of an assistant, remove the driveshaft.
    • Remove the center bearing nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Center Bearing Nuts
    G03429275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Front driveshaft 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and straps for the center U-joint. Install new bolts and straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    NOTE: There is a difference in the 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.
    Fig 5: Removing And Discarding Bolts And Caps
    G03429276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the front driveshaft.
    1. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.
    2. Remove and discard the bolts and caps.

    8. Front driveshaft and driveshaft assembly 

    NOTE: If a driveshaft is installed and driveshaft vibration is encountered after installation, index the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT INDEXING  in this article.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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