OEM 2002 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft

2002 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2002 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Transport your automobile in elevated position using support equipment before starting any drive/propeller shaft maintenance work. All relevant components require indexing including the driveshaft as well as the rear axle pinion flange and driveshaft centering socket yoke and the driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft. A suitable tool should be used to pry only in designated locations while removing the four bolts to disconnect the yoke from the flange; avoid hammering on driveshaft components. The slip yoke should be pulled backward until it passes beyond the transmission extension housing as users plug the opening to stop fluid from leaking out. New bolts should replace the old ones yet you can install Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or an equivalent product from WSK-M2G351-A5 Ford specifications on original bolt threads. Install new bolts on the driveshaft centering socket yoke before tightening them through a cross pattern sequence for a square alignment of the yoke to the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Check the extension housing seal for damage before replacing it when needed. Apply Premium Long-Life Grease XC-1-C which fulfills Ford specification ESA-MI C75-B or an equivalent product to lubricate the slip-yoke spline. The installation of new driveshaft requires proper alignment between the factory-made yellow paint marks on driveshaft tube rear end and rear axle pinion flange; otherwise ensure proper driveshaft indexing when paint marks are not visible. The installation process ends when you undo all steps of removal.