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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Index the front axle pinion flange to the front driveshaft (4602).
    Fig 1: Index Marking Front Axle Pinion Flange To Front Driveshaft
    G03272147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Index the transfer case pinion flange to the front driveshaft.
    Fig 2: Index Marking Transfer Case Pinion Flange To Front Driveshaft
    G03272148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and retainers.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Driveshaft-To-Transfer Case Bolts
    G03272149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the front driveshaft-to-front axle bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Driveshaft-To-Front Axle Bolts
    G03272150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the front driveshaft.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Driveshaft-To-Front Axle Bolts
    G03272151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 6: Installing Front Driveshaft-To-Transfer Case Bolts
    G03272152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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