Ford 1L5Z-4602-HC Drive Shaft Assembly

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The driveshaft is a tube running between the transfer case or transmission and the rear axle or front axle. Universal joints are located at either end of the driveshaft(s) and permit power to be transmitted to the rear (and, on 4WD models, the front) wheels at varying angles. On long wheelbase models, the driveshaft is actually two shafts connected by a universal joint and supported in the middle by a bearing attached to the frame.

Installation is the reverse of the removal steps with the following additions: a) Raise the front of the driveshaft into position, checking to ensure the marks are in alignment. If not, make sure the transmission is still in Neutral, then turn the front wheels to line up the marks. b) Remove the tape securing the bearing cups and install the straps and bolts. Tighten the bolts to the torque. c) On 2011 models, tighten the driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts in a crisscross pattern, to the torque.

The driveshaft is a tube running between the transfer case or transmission and the rear axle or front axle.

Removal of the drive shafts and drive axle.

Installation is the reverse of the removal steps with the following additions: On 2WD models, slide the front of the driveshaft into the transmission. On 4WD models, position the front end of the driveshaft on the transfer case with the alignment marks lined up. Raise the rear of the driveshaft into position, ensuring the marks are in alignment. If not, make sure the transmission is still in Neutral, then turn the rear wheels to match the pinion flange and the driveshaft. On 2011 models, tighten the driveshaft-to-axle bolts in a crisscross pattern, to the torque specifications.