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Rear Driveshaft: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
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    CAUTION: Only remove the flex couplings from the driveshaft if it is necessary to install new flex couplings and alignment bushings. Install new flex couplings and alignment bushings as a pair.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
    2. CAUTION: Do not allow the full weight of the exhaust to bear against the exhaust pipe manifold flanges. This will damage the flanges and create exhaust leaks.
  2. Remove the muffler and extension pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the eight retainers and the heat shield.
  4. Index-mark the driveshaft on both sides of the slip joint.
  5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See INDIVIDUAL PARTS REMOVAL STEPS .
    INDIVIDUAL PARTS REMOVAL STEPS

    Part (1) Steps
    Driveshaft assembly 1-4, 10
    Flex coupling 1-4, 6-8, 10
    Alignment bushing 1-4, 6-8, 10-11
    Driveshaft slip yoke boot 1-5, 9-10
    (1) To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Drive Shaft Components
    G03200001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Install 1 gram of grease in each alignment bushing when installing the driveshaft.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 1: Flex Coupling To Flange Bolt Nut Removal Note 

    CAUTION: To make sure assembly will be in the exact location as when removed, index-mark the bolt, nut, washer and flex coupling to the pinion flange with paint or marker. Using a different color paint or marker, index-mark the second bolt, nut, washer and flex coupling to the pinion flange. These fasteners are balanced weights. Always assemble them in their original positions. Failure to do so can cause driveshaft NVH.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts retaining the flex coupling to the driveshaft.
    NOTE: The bolt heads are serrated. Hold the bolt and loosen the nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Drive Shaft Nuts
    G03200002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove three nuts, washers and bolts.
    2. CAUTION: To make sure assembly will be in the exact location as when removed, index-mark the bolt, nut, washer and flex coupling to the pinion flange with paint or marker. Using a different color paint or marker, index-mark the second bolt, nut, washer and flex coupling to the pinion flange. These fasteners are balanced weights. Always assemble them in their original positions. Failure to do so can cause driveshaft NVH.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts retaining the flex coupling to the driveshaft.
    NOTE: The bolt heads are serrated. Hold the bolt and loosen the nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Three Nuts, Washers And Bolts
    G03200003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove three nuts, washers and bolts.

Item 5: Center Bearing and Bracket Assembly Removal Note 

  1. Separate the front and rear driveshaft sections.
    2. CAUTION: Do not clamp on the driveshaft tube as a fracture can result.
    Fig 4: Installing Driveshaft At Weld Yoke
    G03200004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position and clamp the driveshaft at the weld yoke.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the retaining ring and the center bearing and bracket assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Center Bearing And Bracket Assembly
    G03200005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 11: Alignment Bushing Removal Note 

    CAUTION: Do not clamp the vise on the driveshaft tube as a fracture can result.
    Fig 6: Inserting Special Tool Inside Alignment Bushing
    G03200006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Insert the special tool inside the alignment bushing and expand the collet.
  2. Install the special tools.
    Fig 7: Installing Special Tools
    G03200007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Hold the forcing screw and tighten the nut until the alignment bushing inner core is removed.
    Fig 8: Tightening Bushing Inner Core Nut
    G03200008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Discard the alignment bushing inner core.
    Fig 9: Removing Alignment Bushing Inner Core
    G03200009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Insert the special tool and adjust it to seat behind the bushing shell.
    Fig 10: Adjusting Special Tool To Seat Behind Bushing Shell
    G03200010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tools.
    Fig 11: Installing Special Tools
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  7. Hold the forcing screw and tighten the nut until the alignment bushing outer shell is removed.
    Fig 12: Tightening Nut
    G03200012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Discard the alignment bushing outer shell.
    Fig 13: Removing Alignment Bushing Outer Shell
    G03200013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 11: Alignment Bushing Installation Note 

    NOTE: Install the alignment bushing with the seal facing outboard.
    Fig 14: Aligning Bushing With Driveshaft
    G03200014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tools, align the bushing with the driveshaft.
  2. Using the special tools, drive the alignment bushing until the tool contacts the end yoke.
    Fig 15: Driving Alignment Bushing
    G03200015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 8: Flex Coupling Installation Note 

    CAUTION: There are six bushings in each flex coupling. Three of the bushings protrude from one side of the flex coupling and three protrude from the other side. The arrows on the side of the flex coupling point toward the protruding end of the bushing. When installing the flex coupling, the protruding end of the bushing must seat in the driveshaft flange counterbore or damage will occur to the flex coupling during driveshaft operation.
    Fig 16: Installing Flex Coupling Three Nuts And Bolts
    G03200016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the flex coupling.
    1. Position the end of the bushing against the driveshaft flange.
      2. CAUTION: The bolt heads must seat against the driveshaft flange and the nuts against the flex coupling.
    2. Install the three nuts and bolts in their original position.

Item 7: Flex Coupling To Driveshaft Bolt Installation Note 

    NOTE: The bolt heads are serrated. Hold the bolt and tighten the nut.
    Fig 17: Tightening Flex Coupling Nuts
    G03200017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Tighten the nuts.
    • Coat the threads of the bolts with sealer.

Item 5: Center Bearing and Bracket Assembly Installation Note 

  1. Position the center bearing and bracket assembly and the retaining ring on the yoke.
    Fig 18: Positioning Center Bearing And Bracket Assembly
    G03200018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, drive the retaining ring and bearing assembly until fully seated on the yoke.
    Fig 19: Driving Retaining Ring And Bearing Assembly
    G03200019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Flex Coupling To Flange Bolt Nut Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Install the bolts, washers and nuts in their original positions or driveshaft NVH can occur. Install the driveshaft flex coupling bolts with the head of the bolt seated against the flange and the nuts seated against the flex coupling.
    NOTE: The bolt heads are serrated. Hold the bolt and tighten the nut.
    Fig 20: Installing Bolts, Washers And Nuts
    G03200020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the bolts, washers and nuts.
    • Coat the nut and bolt threads with sealer.
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