Driveshaft - Front, GKN: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Index-mark the front driveshaft to the front axle flange and at the transfer case flange.

Fig 1: Index-Marking Front Driveshaft To Front Axle Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Index-Marking Front Driveshaft To Transfer Case Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: It may be necessary to unseat the bearing cup assemblies by tapping on the yoke or bearing cup with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer.

Remove and discard the fasteners.
1. Remove and discard the front axle flange bolts.
2. Remove and discard the U-joint retainers.
  - To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  Fig 3: Removing U-Joint Retainers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the four front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts.
- To install, tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Removing Four Front Driveshaft-To-Transfer Case Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.

Remove the front driveshaft.
- Compress and separate the front driveshaft from the front axle, then separate the driveshaft from the transfer case.