want to remove driveshaft fro 2003 Mountaineer RWD

2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
150,000 MILES
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does the gas tank need lowered
Dec 22, 2011 at 12:46 AM
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Removal & Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
2. Index mark the driveshaft flange to the rear axle pinion flange.

Fig. 63: Index Marking Driveshaft Flange And Rear Axle Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the index marks on the extension housing and driveshaft are aligned before separation.

NOTE: After removing the driveshaft, place an index mark on the transmission output shaft that matches the transmission extension housing mark.

Fig. 64: Index Marking Extension Housing And Driveshaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Index mark the driveshaft and the extension housing.
4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Dec 22, 2011 at 1:07 AM
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