Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Index-mark the driveshaft to the rear axle pinion flange.

Fig 1: Index-Marking Driveshaft To Rear Axle Pinion Flange
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Remove four bolts, and disconnect and remove the rear driveshaft section.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Driveshaft Bolts
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Support the coupling shaft, and remove the two center bearing bracket retaining bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Two Center Bearing Bracket Retaining Bolts
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Lock the parking brake.

Fig 4: Locking Parking Brake
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For E450 and E550 vehicles, index-mark the components and remove the four coupling driveshaft bolts from the parking brake assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Coupling Driveshaft Bolts From Parking Brake Assembly
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NOTE: If a new output flange on the parking brake assembly needs to be installed, refer to DISC & DRUM .

Fig 6: Separating Coupling Shaft From Parking Brake Assembly

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Separate the coupling shaft from the parking brake assembly.