Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Index-mark the driveshaft.
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Place a paint index-mark on the pinion flange to the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
3. Remove the driveshaft-to-driveshaft pinion flange bolts.
4. Lower the driveshaft and slide the driveshaft rearward from the transmission output shaft.
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Place a paint index-mark on the driveshaft slip-yoke to the transmission output shaft.
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Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.
Installation
1. Note: Inspect the extension housing seal for damage, install new as necessary.
Note: Lubricate the slip-yoke spline with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
Note: Install the driveshaft so that the index-marks made on the transmission output shaft to the driveshaft slip-yoke and the index-marks made on
the pinion flange to the driveshaft centering socket yoke are aligned.
Note: If installing a new driveshaft, align the factory-made yellow paint mark at the rear of the driveshaft tube with the factory-made yellow paint
mark on the pinion flange.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
