Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 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: Identifying Index-Mark Driveshaft Flange And Pinion Flange
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Remove the slip joint dust boot clamp and position the boot rearward.
Remove four bolts, and disconnect and remove the rear driveshaft section.

Fig 2: Removing 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 E-450 and E-550 vehicles, index-mark the components and remove the four coupling driveshaft bolts from the parking brake assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Four 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 PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION .

Fig 6: Separating Coupling Shaft From Parking Brake Assembly

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Separate the coupling shaft from the parking brake assembly.