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Drive Shaft Center Bearing: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the drive shaft from the vehicle. See REAR DRIVE SHAFT (TWO PIECE)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Place the drive shaft assembly on a suitable workbench. DO NOT damage the tubes.
  2. Cut and discard the drive shaft slip yoke boot clamps. See Fig 1 . Remove the drive shaft slip yoke from the coupling shaft. Remove the slip yoke boot from the coupling shaft. Inspect the boot for damage. Discard the boot as necessary.
  3. Inspect the lubricant on the coupling shaft splines and in the drive shaft slip yoke for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the coupling shaft splines and the drive shaft slip yoke for wear. Install NEW components as necessary.
  4. Remove the drive shaft center bearing retainer and the drive shaft center bearing bracket from the coupling shaft. See Fig 2 .
  5. Using a suitable press, remove the center bearing and bearing retainer from the coupling shaft. See Fig 3 . Press the dust slinger off the coupling shaft. See Fig 4 .
Fig 1: Identifying Slip Yoke Boot Clamps
G00196620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Center Bearing
G00196621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: View Of Center Bearing With Bracket Removed
G00196622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Identifying Dust Slinger
G00196623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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