Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2004)
Output Shaft: Service and Repair
Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Flange
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle.
2. CAUTION: Index-mark the front flange on the rear driveshaft and the flange on the transfer case.
Disconnect the rear driveshaft from the transfer case and position the driveshaft aside.
1. Index-mark the front flange on the driveshaft and the flange on the transfer case.
2. Remove and discard the four bolts.
3. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transfer case and position the driveshaft aside.
3. CAUTION: Index-mark the rear output shaft and the flange.
CAUTION: The nut has a self-locking feature. Discard the nut after removing it.
Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning. Remove the nut and the washer (7B368). Discard the nut.
