OEM 2006 Ford E-150 Drive Shaft

2006 Ford E-150 Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Rear One-Piece Drive Shaft on 2006 Ford E-150?

  A: The first step for servicing and repairing the rear one-piece driveshaft consists of placing the vehicle in NEUTRAL gear and hoisting it properly. Apply initial marks to both the driveshaft flange yoke and pinion flange to protect driveline balance before marking the driveshaft yoke and transmission tailshaft and keeping the output shaft from movement. Using a suitable pry bar disconnect the driveshaft flange yoke from the pinion flange without hammering any components by carefully prying it off the bolts. You should lower the driveshaft before removing it from the output shaft. Check for damage on the extension housing seal and replace it in case of any observed damage. Apply grease to the slip-yoke spline by checking for paint marks that align between the driveshaft front and transmission output shaft end. Insert the driveshaft into the transmission through index marks or factory-made paint marks if such markings exist. New bolts must be used to install the driveshaft but thread sealant should be applied to original bolts when new bolts are unavailable. The installation requires seating the driveshaft flange yoke directly on the pinion flange while you tighten bolts through a cross pattern approach between the index marks that guide the driveshaft flange yoke onto the pinion flange before you install the driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.