Driveshaft - Front, Visteon: Removal

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Raise and support the vehicle. 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 On Front Driveshaft To Front Axle Flange
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Fig 2: Index-Marking On Front Driveshaft To Transfer Case Flange
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Remove and discard the fasteners.
1. Remove and discard the bolts.
2. Remove and discard the U-joint retainers.
  
  Fig 3: Removing U-Joint Retainers Bolts
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Remove and discard the four bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Driveshaft Bolts And Alignment Marks
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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.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Front Driveshaft
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.