E 450 V8-5.4L (2009)
Center Support: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Center Bearing
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece See: Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece.
2. NOTICE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft or the coupling shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture.
Damage or localizing fracture may result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
Place the driveshaft assembly on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tubes.
3. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the coupling shaft in the following sequence.
1. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.
2. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the coupling shaft.
4. Remove the slip-yoke boot from the coupling shaft.
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Inspect the boot for damage. Install a new slip-yoke boot as necessary.