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Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Driveshaft - Driveshaft—Vehicles Built From: 11/2003 Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Removal and Installation

Driveshaft

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
—
Ground strap bolt
2
3N341
Universal joint cap bolts (4 required)
3
4639
Universal joint cap straps (2 required)
4
4B496
Front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts (6 required)
5
W705891
Center bearing support nuts
6
3N341
Universal joint cap bolts (4 required)
7
4639
Universal joint cap straps (2 required)
8
4602
Front driveshaft
9
4602
Rear driveshaft

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
WARNING:The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high. Never attempt to remove any part of the system until it has cooled. Be especially careful when working around the catalytic converters. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after only a few minutes of engine operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting
  1. Remove the ground strap bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-in).
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not reuse the CV joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    Remove and discard the 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers.
    • To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  1. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for the center U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:There is a difference in the length of the head of the replacement cap strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.
    Remove and discard the 4 universal joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove the front driveshaft.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-in).
  1. Index-mark the pinion and yoke to the driveshaft.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for the rear U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:There is a difference in the length of the head of the replacement strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.
    Remove and discard the 4 universal joint cap bolts and 2 cap straps from the rear driveshaft universal joint.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  1. With the help of an assistant, remove the center bearing support nuts and the driveshaft.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If a driveshaft is installed and driveshaft vibration is encountered after installation, index the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Indexing in this section.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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