Universal Joint (U-Joint) Identification Chart Ford Cutaway E350

Universal Joint (U-Joint) Identification Chart

UNIVERSAL JOINT (U-JOINT) IDENTIFICATION CHART

Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

ITEM SPECIFICATION

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting).
2. To maintain driveline balance, index-mark the driveshaft flange yoke and the pinion flange.
3. Index-mark the driveshaft yoke and the transmission tailshaft.
4. Remove the four bolts.
5. Using a suitable tool (Scheme 9), disconnect the driveshaft flange yoke from the pinion flange.
6. Lower the driveshaft and slide it off the output shaft.

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1. Inspect the extension housing seal for damage. Install a new seal as necessary. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70W/4R75W»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-4r70w-4r75w) or «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-5r110w-torqshiftr) .
2. Check to see if a paint mark is present on the front of the driveshaft and on the end of the transmission output shaft.
3. Lubricate the slip-yoke spline with grease.
4. Install the driveshaft. Preferred method - align the factory-made paint marks on the output shaft and driveshaft and position the driveshaft in the transmission. Alternate method - align the index marks and position the driveshaft in the transmission.
5. Position the driveshaft flange yoke on the pinion flange with the index marks aligned, and install the bolts.

ITEM SPECIFICATION

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
2. Index-mark the driveshaft to the rear axle pinion flange.
3. Remove the slip joint dust boot clamp and position the boot rearward.
4. Remove four bolts, and disconnect and remove the rear driveshaft section.
5. Support the coupling shaft, and remove the two center bearing bracket retaining bolts.
6. Lock the parking brake.
7. For E-450 and E-550 vehicles, index-mark the components and remove the four coupling driveshaft bolts from the parking brake assembly.
8. Separate the coupling shaft from the parking brake assembly.

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1. Using the index marks, position the driveshaft.
2. Install the four coupling shaft bolts. Release the parking brake.
3. Support the coupling shaft, and position the center bearing and bracket.
4. Install the center bearing bracket bolts.
5. Install the rear driveshaft section.
6. Align the index marks and install the four driveshaft-to-rear axle bolts. If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with sealer.
7. Remove the supports, and lower the vehicle.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
2. Index-mark the driveshaft at the axle flange.
3. Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle flange. Remove and discard the bolts. Remove and discard the U-joint retainers. Using mechanics wire, support the driveshaft.
4. Disconnect the driveshaft from the coupling shaft. Remove and discard the bolts. Remove and discard the U-joint retainers. Using mechanics wire, support the driveshaft.
5. Remove the center bearing support bolts.
6. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly.
7. Remove and discard the bolts.
8. Remove the center bearing support bolts.
9. Remove the front driveshaft.
10. Clean grease deposits, dirt and rust from the following: The driveshaft yoke areas. All driveshaft components. Wipe the bearing and rubber insulator of the driveshaft center bearing. Do not immerse in solvent.
11. Inspect the following: The universal joint slip yoke boot for rips or holes. Install a new boot if necessary. The driveshaft center bearing support for wear or rough action. If roughness or wear is evident, install a new driveshaft center bearing support. The center bearing rubber insulator for evidence of hardening, cracking or deterioration. Install a new insulator if necessary.

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1. Connect the front driveshaft to the transmission. Install the new bolts. Hand-tighten only; do not tighten at this time.
2. Position the center support bearing and install the bolts. Hand-tighten only; do not tighten at this time.
3. Tighten the driveshaft to parking brake drum bolts and the driveshaft center bearing bolts.
4. Position the rear driveshaft assembly and install the center support bearing bolts. Hand-tighten only; do not tighten at this time.
5. Connect the rear driveshaft assembly to the front driveshaft. Install the new retainers and bolts.
6. Connect the rear driveshaft assembly to the rear axle. Install the new retainers and bolts.
7. Tighten the driveshaft center support bearing bolts.