Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. 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-Mark On Driveshaft To Extension Housing
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Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
- To install, tighten the 4 new bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Flange Bolt
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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 below with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot or damage to the driveshaft flange can occur.

Using a suitable tool as shown below, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke From Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.

NOTE: Clean any residual lubricant from the component.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.