OEM 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Drive Shaft

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Drive Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Drive Shaft on 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Start front driveshaft service and repair by setting the vehicle with neutral gear in place and using a suitable support system to lift it. Use index-markers to note positions of both the front axle pinion flange and the front driveshaft and then remove the skid plate. Next, index-mark the front output shaft assembly and the front driveshaft Constant Velocity (CV) joint. The first step involves removing both the bolts along with washers while discarding these parts before proceeding to remove the bolts and universal joint retainers. Prior to remove the front driveshaft from the transfer case users must disconnect it first to avoid boot tearing from driveshaft weight while in operation. Tape the bearing cups onto the driveshaft ends to prevent their accidental detachment from the spider. Removal of the front driveshaft CV joint is necessary because no repair is possible so discard the driveshaft. Replace all drive components with fresh parts that include new bolts and washers and new bolts and universal joint retainers. Use Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or another equivalent solution meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 to treat thread surfaces of unavailable replacement bolts. Never connect the driveshaft to the axle until after installing both parts into the transfer case because the installation ends with following removal steps in reverse order.