Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair
Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Driveshaft - Rear, Two-Piece, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the nuts from the driveshaft center bearing bracket.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
3. Index-mark the rear universal joint flange to the differential pinion flange.
4. NOTE: After removing the driveshaft, without rotating the driveshaft, place an index mark on the transmission output shaft that matches the
transmission extension housing mark.
Index-mark the driveshaft and the extension housing.
4.6L engine
5. Index-mark the front universal joint flange to the transmission output flange.