OEM 2001 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft

2001 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2001 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Starting a driveshaft service and repair operation requires a vehicle lift followed by supportive mechanisms. Index the positions of the rear axle pinion flange against the driveshaft centering socket yoke and also index the driveshaft slip yoke compared to the transmission output shaft. Loosen the four bolts on the driveshaft but refrain from striking either components to free the yoke from the flange. Instead choose a proper equipment for gentle prying at the specified location. Lower the rear end of the driveshaft to pass by the rear axle housing while pulling it toward the front until the slip yoke escapes from the transmission extension housing. Stop fluid leakage by plugging the extension housing. Reinstall the bolts with new replacement parts but Thread Lock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA should be used on old bolts unless an equivalent to Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 is available. Tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern structure so the driveshaft centering socket yoke makes precise contact on the rear axle pinion flange. The extension housing seal must be checked for damage and you should replace it when needed. You should apply Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to the slip-yoke spline. While installing a new driveshaft users should center the yellow paint marks found on the rear of the tube with those on the rear axle pinion flange; otherwise check for correct driveshaft alignment. The completion of this installation requires a reverse execution of the removal steps.