Ford 3L5Z-4602-LA Drive Shaft Assembly

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Installation is the reverse of the removal steps with the following additions: Raise the front of the driveshaft into position, ensuring 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. Remove the tape securing the bearing cups and install the straps and bolts. Tighten the bolts to the torque specifications. On 2011 models, tighten the driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts in a crisscross pattern, to the torque specifications.

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.

Removal of the drive shafts and drive axle.

Some driveshafts feature a splined slip yoke at one end, which fits into the transmission extension housing. Others incorporate a slip yoke as part of the driveshaft. This arrangement allows the length of the driveshaft to change, compensating for suspension movement.

Unbolt the flange that secures the driveshaft double cardan joint to the transfer case.