Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
4.
Remove and discard the center bearing support nuts. See Figure 3.
5.
Remove the center bearing support ground strap bolt from the floor pan. See Figure 3.
6.
Remove and discard the bolts and washers securing the front of the driveshaft to the power take off. See Figure 4.
7.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the driveshaft from the safety stand. Discard the driveshaft.
8.
With the aid of an assistant, position the center bearing support of the new driveshaft onto the safety stand. Position the rear of the driveshaft into
the differential yoke, then position the front of the driveshaft into the power take off.
CAUTION:
The rear of the driveshaft must be bolted to the differential yoke before the center bearing support nuts are installed.
9.
Install the straps with new bolts to secure the rear of the driveshaft to the differential yoke. Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
10.
Install new nuts to the center bearing support. Tighten the nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
