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Disassembly And Assembly: Material: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT - 4.0L  or DRIVESHAFT - 4.6L AND 5.4L .
    2. NOTE: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft assembly in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localized fracturing may result, causing driveshaft failure or vibration during vehicle operation.
  2. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
    3. NOTE: If the components are not marked and therefore installed incorrectly, driveshaft imbalance can occur.
    Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Driveshaft
    G06381998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Index-mark the driveshaft components.
  4. Remove and discard all 4 of the snap rings.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Rings
    G06381999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Place the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover in a vise.
    Fig 3: Identifying C-Frame And Screw Installer/Remover
    G06094369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup that fails to press out all the way.
  6. Remove the bearing cups and the driveshaft slip yoke.
    1. Position the driveshaft flange yoke in the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover.
    2. Press out a bearing cup.
    3. Rotate the driveshaft flange yoke 180 degrees.
    4. Press on the U-joint spider to remove the remaining bearing cup.
    5. Remove the driveshaft flange yoke.
      Fig 4: Removing Bearing Cups And Flange
      G06125045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Repeat steps to remove the remaining bearing cups and the U-joint spider from the driveshaft yoke.
    Fig 5: Removing Bearing Cups And U-Joint Spider From Driveshaft Yoke
    G06382002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Inspect the bearing cup bores and retaining ring grooves. Remove any rust or other surface irregularities.
    Fig 6: Locating Bearing Cup Bores Of Driveshaft Slip Yoke And Driveshaft Yoke
    G06094372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Inspect the bearing cup bores of the driveshaft slip yoke and driveshaft yoke. Make sure that the bearing cup bores are clean and smooth.
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