Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Driveshaft-Rear, 4X2
Removal
1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle.
This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected
inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
With the vehicle in neutral, raise and support the vehicle.
2. Index-mark the driveshaft to driveshaft rear axle pinion flange.
3. Note: Index-mark the driveshaft slip yoke to the transmission output shaft.
Remove the driveshaft.
1. Remove and discard the four bolts, and disconnect the driveshaft.
2. Lower the driveshaft, and slide the driveshaft rearward out of the transmission.
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Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.
Installation
1. Note: Install new rear driveshaft-to-driveshaft rear axle pinion flange bolts. If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts
with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5.
To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.