Driveshaft

With Single Cardan U-Joint

Front

Removal

1. To maintain driveline balance, mark the driveshaft centering socket yoke (4782) and rear axle universal joint flange (4851) so they can be installed in their original positions.

2. Remove the four driveshaft centering socket yoke bolts and disconnect the driveshaft (4602) from the rear axle universal joint flange . Pull the driveshaft toward the rear of the vehicle until the driveshaft slip yoke (4841) clears the transmission extension housing and seal. Mark the driveshaft slip yoke index in relation to transmission output shaft during removal, and temporarily install the appropriate plug in the extension housing to prevent lubricant leakage.

Installation

1. Lubricate the slip yoke splines with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B. Remove the plug from the transmission extension. Inspect the housing seal for damage; replace if required. Align slip yoke index mark with the transmission output shaft mark and install the driveshaft . Do not allow the driveshaft slip yoke to bottom on the output shaft with excessive force.

   NOTE: When installing a new driveshaft , align the factory made yellow paint mark at the rear of the driveshaft tube with the factory made yellow paint mark on the rear axle universal joint flange . If paint marks are not visible, refer to Section 00-04, Driveshaft Indexing.

2. Install the driveshaft so the index mark on the driveshaft centering socket yoke is in-line with the index mark on the rear axle universal joint flange . This ensures original driveline balance. If vibration exists, refer to Section 00-04.

3. Tighten four driveshaft centering socket yoke bolts to 95-130 Nm (71-95 lb-ft).