Front Driveshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps may contain installation instructions.

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

If equipped. Remove the bolts and the transmission shield.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

GFD38415

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3.

Index-mark the front driveshaft flange CV joint to the pinion flange cup.

GFD38416

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4.

Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
Torque

: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

GFD38417

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5.

Remove and discard the front driveshaft CV joint-to-pinion flange cup bolts and retaining straps.
Torque

: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

GFD38418

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6.

Remove and discard the rear driveshaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange cup bolts and retaining straps.
Torque

: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

GFD38419

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7.

Remove the front driveshaft.

GFD38420

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