2000 Ford Explorer Replacing a front drive line

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Driveshaft-Front
Notes

Removal

WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

With the vehicle in neutral, raise and support the vehicle.

Index-mark the front axle pinion flange to the front driveshaft.
Remove the transfer case skid plate.

Index-mark the transfer case pinion flange to the front driveshaft.

Remove the front driveshaft CV joint-to-transfer case bolts and washers.

Remove the front driveshaft-to-front axle bolts.
Note: Always disconnect the front driveshaft from the transfer case first. Remove the front driveshaft.
Installation

Note: Install new front driveshaft CV joint-to-transfer case bolts and washers and new front driveshaft-to-front axle bolts and straps. If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5. Note: Always install the front driveshaft at the front axle first. To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.