OEM 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Drive Shaft

2004 Ford Crown Victoria Drive Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Service and repair of the driveshaft starts by lifting and supporting the vehicle. Wash and dry the designated areas of both the pinion flange and centering socket yoke before uninstalling the four bolts. At the moment when the driveshaft centering socket yoke meets the rear axle pinion flange pilot with tight fit you should exercise great care because hammering on any component could create problems. A specialized tool should be used to pry only from the designated spot for breaking the yoke loose from the flange. Lower the rear end of the driveshaft enough to avoid the rear axle housing before drawing it backward until the driveshaft slip yoke passes by the transmission extension housing. Index the slip-yoke of the driveshaft against the transmission output shaft then plug the transmission extension housing using a sealant to prevent fluid leakage. Start by replacing all bolts with new ones yet maintain old bolts with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA that complies with Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5. The driveshaft centering socket yoke should rest perfectly against the flange while the bolts must receive equal tightening following a cross pattern. Check the extension housing seal for damage before replacing it with a brand new one when needed. Apply Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C which complies with Ford specification ESA-M1C75-13 or an equivalent product to lubricate the slip-yoke spline. The installation of a new driveshaft requires positioning the factory-made yellow paint marks found at the driveshaft tube end with the corresponding marks on the pinion flange of the rear axle; drive indexing should be performed when these marks cannot be seen. Perform the opposite steps to reinstall the transmission.