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Front Driveshaft: Removal

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 instructions.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove and discard the front driveshaft U-joint to pinion flange retaining strap bolts and retaining straps.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    GFD208363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Index-mark the front driveshaft U-joint to the pinion flange.
    GFD208364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the transfer case shield and bolts.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

    GFD208365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the front driveshaft.

    1. Index-mark the front driveshaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange.
    2. Remove and discard the front driveshaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange bolts.

      Torque: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

    3. Remove the front driveshaft.

GFD208366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY