Front Driveshaft: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Clean the debris or contamination of the splines, circlip groove and the surface near the O-ring groove.

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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is seated correctly.

Install a new front axle pinion stem O-ring.

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NOTE: The circlip must be side-loaded on to the front axle pinion stem to prevent deformation of the circlip.

NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

NOTE: Make sure that the circlip is seated correctly.

Install the new front axle pinion stem circlip.

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NOTE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.

Lubricate the front driveshaft plug-on yoke splines with grease.

Material: Slip Yoke Grease / 5L3Z-19A506-A

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Install the front driveshaft slip yoke boot. Refer to Front Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot .
Install the front driveshaft to the front axle pinion stem.

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NOTE: Maintain the suitable possible distance between components.

Ensure the distance between the edge of plug-on yoke and the front axle pinion nut.

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3.0 and 3.0L EcoBoost - Hybrid
Install the heat shield and the fasteners.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install Catalytic Converter RH. Refer to Catalytic Converter - 2.3L , Catalytic Converter RH - 3.0L , Catalytic Converter LH - 3.3L , Catalytic Converter RH - 3.3L or Catalytic Converter LH - 3.3L Hybrid , Catalytic Converter RH - 3.3L Hybrid
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Install the transfer case.