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 .
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: Identifying Driveshaft Center Bearing Bracket And Retainer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable press, remove the bearing from the driveshaft.

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

Fig 3: Locating Dust Slinger On Coupling Shaft
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.