Want to remove driveshaft fro 2003 Mountaineer RWD

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.