LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2009 >> Flex Limited, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 872 (Driveshaft) >> Disassembly And Assembly >> Driveshaft Universal Joint - Single Carden, Slip Yoke >> Disassembly >> Initial disassembly

Initial disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation.
  1. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
  2. Remove and discard the 2 snap rings.
    Fig 1: Locating Snap Ring
    G03883359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Clamp the special tool in a vise.
    Fig 2: Clamping Special Tool In Vise
    G03883356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.