Drive/Propeller Shaft: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Driveshaft-4.0L





Material





Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.








2. Index mark the driveshaft to maintain alignment during installation








3. Remove and discard the 8 driveshaft flange bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).






4. CAUTION: The driveshaft flanges fits tightly on the flange pilots. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flanges from the flange pilots. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flanges from the flange pilots.

Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flanges from the flange pilots and remove the driveshaft.

5. CAUTION: The driveshaft flanges fits tightly on the pinion flange pilots. To make sure that the driveshaft flanges seat squarely on the pinion flange pilots, tighten the driveshaft flange bolts evenly in a cross pattern.

CAUTION: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with Medium Strength Threadlocker TA-25 meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new fasteners.