OEM 2009 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft

2009 Lincoln Town Car Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Remove and Replace the Drive Shaft on 2009 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The first step to remove and replace a driveshaft consists of placing the vehicle in NEUTRAL gear on a hoist. Color index the points where the driveshaft centering socket meets the rear axle pinion flange as well as the driveshaft joins the transmission extension housing. You should apply threadlock and sealer to the original bolts if new driveshaft flange bolts are not available. After removing the four bolts securing the rear axle pinion flange replace them with proper torque at 112 Nm (83 lb-ft). You must use the suitable tool to remove the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange through its designated area because striking the shaft components is hazardous. To align the index marks the driveshaft and transmission extension housing possess, drop the rear end of the driveshaft beneath the rear axle housing before tugging it toward the rear so the slip yoke no longer enters the transmission extension housing. This operation necessitates the use of an extension housing plug to minimize fluid leakage. The centering socket yoke of the driveshaft requires a seat position that is directly aligned with the flange before evenly tightening bolts across the pattern. New bolts represent the ideal choice for this installation but using sealer on original bolts will also work if no new ones exist. Before continuing check for damage on the extension housing seal and perform replacement when needed while lubricating the slip-yoke spline with grease before trying to align the factory-set yellow paint marks between the driveshaft tube and rear axle pinion flange. Before reinstallation perform checks for external elements and component damage which requires fixing or replacing for a proper mating alignment.