Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Index-mark both driveshaft flanges.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the muffler and tailpipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
- Remove the 4 exhaust support brace bolts and the exhaust brace.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the 3 CV joint flange bolt and washer assemblies.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Separate the driveshaft CV flange from the rear drive unit flange using a flat blade screwdriver in the area shown.
- Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts.
- To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
- Using a suitable prybar as shown, separate the driveshaft flange from the PTU flange.
- With the help of an assistant, remove the 2 center bearing bracket bolts and the driveshaft.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- If necessary, remove the 2 center bearing bolts and remove the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolt and washer assemblies for the rear constant velocity (CV) joint flange. Install new assemblies or damage to the vehicle may occur.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the constant velocity (CV) joint bolts. Install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur.
NOTE:
If a driveshaft is installed and driveshaft vibration is encountered after installation, index the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
article.