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Driveshaft Center Bearing - Rear, Two-Piece: Assembly

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  1. Press the dust slinger on the coupling shaft.
    Fig 1: Pressing Dust Slinger On Coupling Shaft
    G02760303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Install the bearing on the coupling shaft with the turned-in lip toward the dust slinger.
    NOTE: Install the driveshaft center bearing bracket with the deep flange facing rearward.
    Fig 2: Installing Driveshaft Center Bearing Support On Coupling Shaft
    G02760304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the driveshaft center bearing support on the coupling shaft.
    1. Install the rubber insulator in the driveshaft center bearing bracket.
    2. Using a suitable press, install the driveshaft center bearing support assembly on the coupling shaft.
  3. Install the driveshaft center bearing retainer.
    Fig 3: Installing Driveshaft Center Bearing Retainer
    G02760305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp on the coupling shaft stub shaft.
  5. Slide the small opening end of the slip-yoke boot on the coupling shaft stub shaft, as far as it will travel.
    Fig 4: Sliding Small Opening End Of Slip-Yoke Boot On Coupling Shaft Stub Shaft
    G02760306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
    Fig 5: Crimping Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
    G02760307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the coupling shaft.
    1. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the coupling shaft. Lubricate the coupling shaft splines with approximately 10 grams (0.24 oz) of lubricant.
    2. Position the slip-yoke boot clamp.
    3. Align the blind splines, and install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the coupling shaft.
    Fig 6: Installing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke On Coupling Shaft
    G02760308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
    1. Remove any excess grease from the slip-yoke boot and driveshaft slip-yoke surfaces.
    2. Position the slip-yoke boot over the slip-yoke boot groove.
    3. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification.
      • Measure from the stub shaft weld to the U-joint centerline.
    4. Bleed the air from the slip-yoke boot.
    Fig 7: Positioning Slip-Yoke Boot Over Slip-Yoke Boot Groove
    G02760309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.
    Fig 8: Crimping Large Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
    G02760310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT - REAR TWO-PIECE .
    11. NOTE: If a vibration exists, insert 1.59-mm (1/16-inch) shims, as necessary, between the driveshaft center bearing bracket and support plate (on the bolt ends of the driveshaft center bearing bracket) to reduce compression of the rubber insulator.
  11. Road test the vehicle.
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