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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped, release the 4 fasteners and remove the splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Fasteners
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Index-mark the front flange to the pinion flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark Front Flange To Pinion Flange
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Index-mark the rear flange to the transfer case flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark Rear Flange To Transfer Case Flange
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Remove and discard the 6 rear flange-to-transfer case flange bolts and 3 washers.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear Flange-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts And Washers
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Remove and discard the 6 front flange-to-pinion flange bolts and 2 washers.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Flange-To-Pinion Flange Bolts And Washers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nuts
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Remove the front driveshaft.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.