Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Snap Ring Type
Driveshaft Universal Joint - Snap Ring Type
Disassembly and Assembly
NOTE: The front driveshaft CV joint is not repairable.
1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece, 4.0L SOHC See: Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece, Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece, 4.6L (3V) See: Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece or Driveshaft - Front See: Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Driveshaft - Front.
2. Index-mark the components at the U-joints for reassembly.
3. Remove and discard the 4 snap rings.
4. Position the driveshaft in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, press out a bearing cup.
