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Driveshaft Center Bearing: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Removal steps may contain installation direction.

Center bearings with a slip yoke 

  1. Remove the slip yoke. Refer to: Driveshaft Slip Yoke .

    Center bearings with a U-joint flange 

  2. Remove the driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
  3. Separate the driveshaft center bearing flange and slip yoke.

    1. Index mark the center bearing flange and driveshaft slip yoke.
    2. Remove and discard the U-joint strap bolts and straps
    3. Separate the slip yoke from the center bearing flange.

    GFD208229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the center bearing U-joint flange nut.

    Torque: 425 lb.ft (576 Nm)

    GFD208230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the center bearing U-joint flange and washer.
    GFD208231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  6. Remove the center bearing.

    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

    GFD208232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Clean the center bearing mating surface.
GFD208233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY