Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L (2010)
Removal
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
2. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.
3. NOTE: The output shaft flange nut has been staked to prevent it from coming loose. Prior to removing the nut, remove the stake to prevent
damage to the output shaft.
Remove and discard the output shaft flange nut.
4. Remove the extension housing flange seal and the output shaft flange.