Front Driveshaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- If equipped. Remove the nut, bolts and the transmission shield.
- If equipped. Remove the bolts and the transmission shield.
- Index-mark the front driveshaft flange CV joint to the pinion flange cup.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
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- Remove and discard the front driveshaft CV joint-to-pinion flange cup bolts and retaining straps.
- Support the front driveshaft.
- Remove the front driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp at transfer case end.
Use the General Equipment: Crimping Tool
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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the driveshaft splines.
- Remove the front driveshaft from pinion flange and allow it to move rearward.
- Pull and remove the front driveshaft from transfer case.