OEM 2008 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft

2008 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2008 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: A mechanic should start driveshaft servicing by placing the vehicle in the NEUTRAL gear position and hoisting it up before proceeding. You should mark the index points for the driveshaft centering socket yoke and the rear axle pinion flange and both the driveshaft and the transmission extension housing. When installing the four rear axle pinion flange bolts tighten them to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft). The rear axle pinion flange pilot requires care because its tight connection with the driveshaft centering socket yoke needs proper attention without hammering on the driveshaft structure for disconnection from the flange. Apply an appropriate tool to create separation only at the specific location. Safely lower the rear end of the driveshaft until it clears the rear axle housing then pull it towards the back until the slip yoke exits from the transmission extension housing while plugging the extension housing to stop fluid leakage. During reinstallation align the yoke properly onto the flange base before securing bolts equally distributed in a cross-pattern to prevent damage occurrences. Replacements bolts serve best but sealant application on the original bolts threads should be considered in its absence. Check the extension housing seal for indications of damage and substitute it if required while applying grease to the slip-yoke spline. When installing a new driveshaft the factory-marked yellow paint should be oriented between the driveshaft tube and the rear axle pinion flange. Both the rear axle pinion flange and driveshaft centering socket yoke require inspection for both damage and foreign material before replacing components to create an adequate seal connection. The installation ends with a backward execution of the removal steps.