OEM 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Drive Shaft

2009 Ford Crown Victoria Drive Shaft Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Safely Remove and Replace the Drive Shaft on 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: The process starts by depowering the fire suppression system for safety reasons during driveshaft service. Index the rear axle pinion flange together with the driveshaft centering socket yoke and transmission extension housing and driveshaft tube when the vehicle sits at neutral position on the hoist. New driveshaft flange bolts must be unavailable considering you can coat the original bolts with threadlock and sealer before removing them along with the four bolts that require tightening up to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft). A suitable tool enables disconnecting the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange without using hammers. Pull the driveshaft backward until the slip yoke passes by the transmission extension housing to prevent fluid leakage by plugging the extension housing. The yoke should set properly against the flange base which can be achieved through consistent bolt tightening following a cross-pattern method to protect both components. Use long-life grease to lubricate the slip-yoke spline. Driveshaft vibration after installation requires alignment of the factory-applied yellow paint marks positioned on the driveshaft tube with the pinion flange marks on the rear axle. Measurement of mating surfaces should identify damaged or foreign material which needs proper replacement or repair to achieve a tight fit. Follow all safety procedures after powering up the fire suppression system when installing the unit. The installation process should be done backward from removal steps.