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Front Driveshaft






Front Driveshaft

Removal

NOTE:
A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L Transmission Support Crossmember




4
CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
Release the driveshaft from the transfer case drive flange.
- Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.




5
CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
Release the driveshaft from the front axle drive flange.
- Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.




6 Remove the front driveshaft.
- Compress the joints to disengage the drive flanges.

Installation
1
NOTE:
A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint.
Install the driveshaft.
- Clean the components.
- Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.
2 Attach the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
- Tighten the new Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft), then a further 90 degrees.
3 Attach the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.
- Tighten the new Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft), then a further 90 degrees.
4 Install the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L Transmission Support Crossmember
5 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System

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