Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
3. Mark the positions of the driveshaft components.
NOTE: If components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance may occur.
4. Clamp U-Joint Tool in a vise.
5. Remove the snap rings.
6. Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.
(1) Position the driveshaft slip yoke in U-Joint Tool.
(2) Press out a bearing cup.
(3) Rotate the driveshaft slip yoke.
(4) Press on the spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
(5) Remove the driveshaft slip yoke.
NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.
7. Repeat step 5 to remove the remaining bearing cups, spiders and driveshaft flange yoke from the drive shaft.
8. Clean the yoke area at each end of the driveshaft.