Disassembly and Assembly

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CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or a similar holding fixture.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
Remove the driveshaft slip yoke and the slip yoke boot. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot in this article.
Remove the rubber insulator surrounding the bearing.
1. Remove the driveshaft center bearing retainer.
2. Remove the driveshaft center bearing bracket.
3. Remove the rubber insulator.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rubber Insulator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable press, remove the bearing from the driveshaft.

Fig 2: Removing Bearing From Driveshaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable press, remove the dust slinger.

Fig 3: Removing Dust Slinger
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Clean grease deposits, dirt and rust from the stub shaft.

NOTE: Inspect the stub shaft splines for nicks, gouges, or burrs. Remove with a file or emery cloth.

NOTE: The driveshaft center bearing bracket must be installed with the deep flange rearward.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- Lubricate the stub shaft spline with grease.
- Install new driveshaft slip yoke boot clamps.