Ford Explorer: Driveshaft / Disassembly and Assembly - Driveshaft Universal Joint
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
![](images/disassembly_and_assembly_driveshaft_universal_joint-490/382/imagen2_008(16).jpg) |
205-086
(T74P-4635-C)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1 |
ESA-M1C75-B
|
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft
assembly in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or
localized fracturing may result, causing driveshaft failure during
vehicle operation.
NOTE:
This procedure is intended to be used for all U-joints with snap ring retainers.
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Remove the front driveshaft.
Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Spline stud yoke shaft U-joint shown, others similar.
Remove and discard the snap rings.
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NOTE:
Spline stud yoke shaft U-joint shown, others similar.
Using the special tool, press the U-joint bearing cups
out of the spline stud yoke shaft and remove the spline stud yoke shaft.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-086
(T74P-4635-C)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw.
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Using the special tool, press the U-joint bearing cups
out of the driveshaft yoke. Remove and discard the U-joint.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-086
(T74P-4635-C)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw.
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NOTE:
Inspect the bearing cup bores and retaining ring grooves. Remove any rust or other surface irregularities.
NOTE:
Spline stud yoke shaft U-joint shown, others similar.
Clean and inspect the U-joint bearing cup surfaces.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Install the U-joint kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other U-joint kits.
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Lubricate the U-joint bearing cup bores.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
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NOTE:
The bearing cup needle bearings need to be in the correct position.
Using the special tool, install the new U-joint spider and bearing cups into the driveshaft yoke.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-086
(T74P-4635-C)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw.
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Install the new bearing cup snap rings into the driveshaft yoke grooves.
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NOTE:
Front driveshaft to spline stud yoke shaft U-joint shown, others similar.
Using the special tool, install the new bearing cups on the opposite side of the spline stud yoke shaft.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-086
(T74P-4635-C)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw.
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Install the new bearing cup snap rings into the spline stud yoke shaft grooves.
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Rotate the spline stud yoke shaft to make sure the
U-joints are free to rotate easily, without binding, before installing
the driveshaft.
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Install the front driveshaft.
Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hydraulic Press
Bearing Separator
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
DISASS..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist...
General Specifications
NOTE:
Measurements listed at curb load. Curb load is defined as
"full service fluids, full fuel tank(s), no passengers and no cargo".
Item
Specification
Ball Joint Deflection
Lower
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Categories
4 Inch Display
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A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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