Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For automatic transmissions, when installing a new driveshaft, match the yellow dots on the driveshaft to the yellow dots on the pinion flange and the output shaft to maintain balance during installation.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain alignment during installation.

Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Driveshaft Flange Yoke And Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Index-mark the driveshaft to the extension housing to maintain alignment during installation.

Fig 2: Locating Index Marks On Driveshaft And Extension Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
- To install, tighten the 4 new bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Flange Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot. Pry only in the area shown in illustration with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot or damage to the driveshaft flange can occur.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange From Flange Pilot Using Suitable Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a suitable tool as shown in illustration, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot.
Remove the driveshaft in the following sequence.
1. Remove the 2 driveshaft center bearing bolts.
2. Lower the driveshaft and slide the driveshaft slip yoke rearward off of the output shaft.
  - To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.

NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits 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 or damage to the driveshaft flange can occur.

NOTE: If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with threadlock and sealer.

NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.