Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L (2002)
6. Remove and discard the four bolts.
All vehicles
7. Remove and discard the four bolts.
All vehicles, except Excursion
8. Disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle pinion flange, and remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
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Tape the bearing cups to the spider to keep them from falling off the spider.
Excursion
9. CAUTION: The driveshaft yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to
disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the slot on each side of the driveshaft yoke, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the yoke from the
flange.
Using a suitable tool, disconnect the driveshaft yoke from the rear axle pinion flange, and remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
Installation