Ford Explorer: Driveshaft / Disassembly and Assembly - Driveshaft Center Bearing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the rear driveshaft slip yoke boot.
   Refer to: Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: The heat shield is to be reused unless damaged.

   NOTE: Note the position of component before removal.

   NOTE: This step is only necessary if replacing the center bearing.

   If equipped.
   Drill out the rivets and remove the heat shield from the center bearing. Discard the rivets.
   

1. NOTE: To avoid component damage, do not clamp on the driveshaft tube.

   NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the component.

   Using the general equipments, remove the center bearing from the driveshaft.
   Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

ASSEMBLY

1. NOTICE: 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 center bearing mating surface with grease.
   Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

1. NOTE: The center bearing is serviced as a complete assembly.

   Press the new center bearing assembly onto the spline yoke until it is seated against the machined shoulder.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

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

   NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

   Wipe off any excess grease from the splines and boot groove.
   Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

1. Install the rear driveshaft slip yoke boot.
   Refer to: Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.

   If removed.
   Attach the center bearing heat shield and install the new rivets.