OEM 2005 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft

2005 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The starting point for driveshaft service and repair includes placing the vehicle in NEUTRAL position on a hoist system. Mark the reference points between the driveshaft centering socket yoke and rear axle pinion flange as well as driveshaft and transmission extension housing. The four bolts securing the rear axle pinion flange must be removed. Take caution when removing the driveshaft centering socket yoke since it tightly fits the rear axle pinion flange pilot and must not be subjected to hammering. A proper tool should be used to detach the yoke from the flange by applying force solely in the authorized region. Seamlessly move the rear end of the driveshaft past the rear axle housing by pulling it in a backward direction until the slip yoke escapes the transmission extension housing. Seriously fasten the extension housing to stop fluid leakage. For driveshaft bolt replacement utilize new hardware while outdated bolts need Threadlock and Sealer application on their threads. The proper alignment of yoke seating on the flange requires equal bolt tension using a cross pattern approach. Check the extension housing seal for any signs of damage before replacing it with an new one. Slip the premium long-life grease onto the spline of the slip-yoke. To install a fresh driveshaft tube position its factory-made yellow paint mark which faces the rear with the pinion flange mark found at the rear axle. Check the mating areas on the rear axle pinion flange and driveshaft centering socket yoke for foreign objects and damage from burrs and nicks that would affect the tightness; fix or replace damaged components. Recovery of the driveshaft requires following the uninstallation process in reverse order.