Driveshaft-Front

Driveshaft-Front

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in neutral, raise and support the vehicle.








2. Index-mark the front axle pinion flange and the front driveshaft.





3. Remove the skid plate.





4. Index-mark the front output shaft assembly and the front driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint.





5. Remove and discard the bolts and washers.





6. Remove and discard the bolts and universal joint retainers.

7. CAUTION: Always disconnect the front driveshaft from the transfer case first. Otherwise, the weight of the driveshaft can pinch the boot between the shaft and the boot can and cause the boot to tear.

CAUTION: Tape the bearing cups to the driveshaft to prevent them from falling off of the spider.

NOTE: The front driveshaft CV joint is not repairable.

Remove the driveshaft.

8. NOTE: install the driveshaft with new bolts and washers and new bolts and universal joint retainers. If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G:351-A5.

NOTE: When installing the front driveshaft, always connect it to the axle first and then connect it to the transfer case.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.