Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Index-mark the driveshaft at both ends to maintain alignment during installation.

Fig 1: Locating Index Mark On Driveshaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange-to-transmission bolts.
- To install, tighten the new bolts evenly in a cross pattern to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Driveshaft Flange-To-Transmission Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange-to-axle bolts.
- To install, tighten the new bolts evenly in a cross pattern to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Flange-To-Axle Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The driveshaft flanges fit tightly on the flange pilots. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flanges from the flange pilots. Pry only in the area shown in illustration, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flanges from the flange pilots.

Using a suitable tool as shown in illustration, disconnect the driveshaft flanges from the flange pilots and remove the driveshaft.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flanges From Flange Pilots Using Suitable Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock and sealer.

NOTE: The driveshaft flanges fit tightly on the pinion flange pilots. To make sure that the driveshaft flanges seat squarely on the pinion flange pilots, tighten the driveshaft flange bolts evenly in a cross pattern.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.