Expedition | 2007-2008 | Eddie Bauer, EL Eddie Bauer, EL King Ranch, EL Limited, EL XLT, Funkmaster Flex Edition, King Ranch, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Drive Shaft on Ford Explorer?
A: The process of fixing the front driveshaft begins by turning off air suspension power through the rear jack storage area switch to prevent inflating or deflating air springs. Rise and support the vehicle before performing index-marking of the front axle pinion flange with the front driveshaft and the transfer case pinion flange with the front driveshaft. Start by removing the transfer case skid plate followed by disconnecting its CV joint-to-transfer case bolts and washers then the front driveshaft-to-front axle bolts. Revocation of the front driveshaft transfer case connection needs to be completed before starting physical separation. New front driveshaft CV joint-to-transfer case bolts and washers together with front driveshaft-to-front axle bolts and straps must be installed during assembly. The threads of unavailable replacement bolts should get coated with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or its equivalent which satisfies Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5. Installation of the front driveshaft should begin with the front axle and proceed with opposite steps for removal.
Q: How to Service the Drive Shaft on a 4.0L on Ford Mustang?
A: Service of the driveshaft on a 4.0L vehicle starts with positioning the vehicle in NEUTRAL and hanging it on a hoist. You should mark the driveshaft for alignment before reinstalling it. The service requires you to remove and discard the eight driveshaft flange bolts while tightening new bolts to 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm). The effective method for disengaging driveshaft flanges from flange pilots requires a suitable tool to pry only in the designated area and never involves hammering on driveshaft or its components. By properly positioning the driveshaft flanges onto pinion flange pilots you will achieve proper seating before you tighten the flange bolts using a cross pattern. New driveshaft flange bolts can be replaced by coating the original bolts with Medium Strength Threadlocker TA-25 that meets Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5. The installation ends by performing the removal steps in reverse while installing fresh fasteners.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Drive Shaft of a 4x2 on Ford Ranger?
A: Service and repair operations on the rear driveshaft of a 4x2 vehicle must commence by elevating and securing it using NEUTRAL gear. The first step should include making index marks on the driveshaft flange and rear axle pinion flange and between the driveshaft and extension housing. Simple service and repair of the rear driveshaft requires you to remove the four securing bolts. Tight fitting between driveshaft flange and rear axle pinion flange pilot requires extra care because hammering on driveshaft components should be avoided. A proper tool should be used for prying only at the designated area to unfasten the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. After disconnection lower the driveshaft off the output shaft and slide it away before plugging the extension housing to avoid fluid drainage. The original retaining bolts require a protective covering of Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA which fulfills Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 or equivalent. Stand the driveshaft flange perpendicular to the pinion flange before tightening its bolts uniformly across a cross pattern configuration. The installation process ends by executing the steps of removal in reverse sequence.