Rear 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.

All vehicles

1.

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

2.
- 1.
  
  Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain alignment during installation.
- 2.
  
  Remove and discard the driveshaft flange to pinion flange bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
- 3.
  
  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.
Using a large flat headed screwdriver or tire lever, separate the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.

Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Use the General Equipment: Tire Lever

4.

Support the driveshaft.

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Vehicles equipped with a 4 bolt style yoke

3.
- 1.
  
  Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the transmission flange to maintain alignment during installation.
- 2.
  
  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 flanges can occur.
Remove and discard the driveshaft flange to transmission flange bolts.

Torque

: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

3.

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.

NOTE: The driveshaft flange to transmission flange is a tight fit. It may be necessary to remove the center bearing bolts before the driveshaft flange will separate from the transmission flange.

Using a large flat headed screwdriver or tire lever, separate the driveshaft flange from the transmission flange.

Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Use the General Equipment: Tire Lever

4.

Support the driveshaft.

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4.

If equipped with a 2 piece driveshaft, remove and discard the driveshaft center bearing bolts and remove the driveshaft.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Vehicles equipped with a slip yoke

5.

If equipped with a 2 piece driveshaft. Remove and discard the driveshaft center bearing bolts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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6.

Remove the driveshaft.

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