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Driveshaft Center Bearing - Rear, Two-Piece: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT - REAR TWO-PIECE .
    2. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft or the coupling shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
  2. Place the driveshaft assembly on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tubes.
  3. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the coupling shaft.
    1. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.
    2. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the coupling shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke From Coupling Shaft
    G02760298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the slip-yoke boot from the coupling shaft.
    • Inspect the boot for damage. Discard the boot as necessary.
    Fig 2: Removing Slip-Yoke Boot From Coupling Shaft
    G02760299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Inspect the lubricant on the coupling shaft splines and in the driveshaft slip-yoke for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the coupling shaft splines and the driveshaft slip-yoke for wear. Install new components as necessary.
  6. Remove the driveshaft center bearing retainer, the driveshaft center bearing bracket, and the rubber insulator from the coupling shaft.
    1. Remove the driveshaft center bearing retainer.
    2. Remove the driveshaft center bearing bracket.
    3. Remove the rubber insulator.
    Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Center Bearing Retainer, Bearing Bracket, And Rubber Insulator From Coupling Shaft
    G02760300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using a suitable press, remove the center bearing and bearing retainer from the coupling shaft.
    Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Retainer
    G02760301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Press the dust slinger off the coupling shaft.
    Fig 5: Pressing Dust Slinger Off Coupling Shaft
    G02760302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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