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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and straps for either of the center U-joint or the pinion yoke U-joint. Install new bolts and 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.
    NOTE: Index the driveshaft yoke to the driveshaft.
  1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT  in this article.
  2. Clamp the special tool into a vise.
    Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Special Tool Into Vise
    G03429278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the snap rings.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Rings
    G03429279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Press out the bearing cups.
    • Rotate the driveshaft 180 degrees and repeat.
    Fig 3: Rotating Driveshaft 180 Degrees
    G03429280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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