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Driveshaft Alignment Bushing: Assembly

  1. NOTE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.
    NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

    Clean and lubricate the driveshaft flange at alignment bushing mating surface. Use the General Equipment: Vise

    Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

    GFD510005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.
    NOTE: Make sure that the rubber seal end of the bushing is facing outward.
    NOTE: Press the component by hand initially.

    Position the driveshaft alignment bushing into the driveshaft.

    GFD510006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Using the general equipments, press-in the new driveshaft alignment bushing until it has bottomed out inside of the driveshaft flange. Use the General Equipment: Vise. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
    GFD510007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Ensure the final press in height of the new driveshaft alignment bushing should be 16 mm as shown.
    GFD510008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.
    NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

    Lubricate the driveshaft alignment bushing cavity with grease before installing the driveshaft.

    Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

    GFD510009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the driveshaft flexible coupling. Refer to: Driveshaft Flexible Coupling .
  7. Install the rear driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .