ford Workshop Repair Guides

Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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NOTE:  Index mark the driveshaft to transfer case or transmission flange.

For four-wheel drive vehicles, or vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, disconnect the driveshaft from the transfer case or transmission.
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Mark and remove the driveshaft to transfer case or transmission bolts.

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Using mechanics wire, support the driveshaft.

5. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, index mark the output shaft to slip yoke.

6. Remove the center bearing support bolts.
7. Remove the driveshaft assembly.

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For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, lower the driveshaft and slide the driveshaft rearward off of the transmission output
shaft.

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Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.

8. Clean grease deposits, dirt and rust from the following:

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The driveshaft yoke areas.

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All driveshaft components.

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Wipe the bearing and rubber insulator of the driveshaft center bearing. Do not immerse in solvent.

9. Inspect the following:

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The driveshaft slip yoke boot for rips or holes. Replace if necessary.

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The driveshaft center bearing support for wear or rough action. If roughness or wear is evident, replace the driveshaft center bearing support.

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The center bearing rubber insulator for evidence of hardening, cracking or deterioration. Replace if necessary.

Installation 

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