Ford 6L5Z-4602-E Drive Shaft Assembly

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Removal of the drive shafts and drive axle.

Disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle companion flange. Pull the driveshaft toward the rear of the vehicle until the slip yoke clears the extension housing. Plug the extension housing to prevent lubricant from leaking out.

Installation is the reverse of the removal steps with the following additions: a) On 2WD models, slide the front of the driveshaft into the transmission. b) On 4WD models, position the front end of the driveshaft on the transfer case with the alignment marks lined up. c) Raise the rear 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 rear wheels to match the pinion flange and the driveshaft. d) On 2011 models, tighten the driveshaft-to-axle bolts in a crisscross pattern, to the torque.

The driveshaft assembly requires very little service.

On models with a slip yoke at the front of the driveshaft, an oil seal is used to prevent leakage of fluid and to keep dirt and contaminants from entering the transmission. If leakage is evident at the front of the driveshaft, the oil seal should be replaced following the appropriate procedures.