OEM 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Drive Shaft

2007 Ford Crown Victoria Drive Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Start driveshaft service procedures by preparing the vehicle for work through a neutral gear position on a hoist setup. Perform an index mark process for the rear axle pinion flange and driveshaft centering socket yoke and transmission extension housing and driveshaft tube. Install each of the four bolts tightly to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque settings after attaching them. Take great care since the driveshaft centering socket yoke establishes a tight connection with the rear axle pinion flange pilot and you should not strike the driveshaft or its elements. A proper tool should only be used to pry away the yoke from the flange at its designated prying location. Lower the driveshaft's rear end until it passes through the back of the axle housing while using a transmission extension plug to stop fluid leak. The installation requires fresh bolts but you can use threadlock and sealer onto original bolts when new bolts are not available. The driveshaft centering socket yoke should be aligned perfectly onto the flange before applying a balanced cross-pattern bolt tightening sequence. The inspection of extension housing seal reveals damage which requires replacement while long-life grease should be applied to slip-yoke spline. Drivers must ensure the correct alignment of a new driveshaft by matching the factory yellow paint marks between the driveshaft tube and the pinion flange marks although these features may be hidden before continuing with driveshaft indexing. After inspecting the mating surfaces of the rear axle pinion flange together with the driveshaft centering socket yoke you should check for foreign matter and damage then replace damaged components to achieve a proper fit. The installation should follow the instructions for the removal process in reverse order.