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Driveshaft: Specifications Ford Flex I

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Center bearing bracket inner bolts20
Center bearing bracket outer bolts30
Pinion flange bolts25
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) flange bolts70

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft to prevent overspray of any undercoating material.

The driveshaft assembly consists of the following

  1. Rubber isolated center support bearings
  2. CV joints at each end of the shaft
  3. U-joints at the center supports
  4. Assembly balanced with traditional balance weights
  5. Lubed for life joints requiring no periodic lubrication
  6. Unique bolt and washer assembly for the rear CV joint

The driveshaft transfers torque from the Power Transfer Unit (PTU)) to the rear axle. It is attached to the PTU flange with a CV joint. The 3-piece shaft is connected by staked U-joints located between the center bearings and attached to the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) at the Active Torque Coupling (ATC). The driveshaft joints allow the smooth continuous rotation of the driveshaft through the allowable angle planes and length variations required in normal vehicle operation. The driveshaft is always turning at front wheel speed. The driveshaft is not serviceable. A new driveshaft must be installed if worn or damaged.

Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: Driveshaft
ItemPart NumberDescription
14R602Driveshaft assembly
2W790063Pinion flange bolt and washer assemblies (3 required)
3W711918Power Transfer Unit (PTU) flange bolts (4 required)
4W701834Front center bearing bracket outer bolts (2 required)
5W500220Center bearing bracket inner bolts (4 required)
64B403Front center bearing bracket (part of 4602)
7Center bearings (2 required) (part of 4602)
84B403Rear center bearing bracket (part of 4602)
9W701834Rear center bearing bracket outer bolts (4 required)

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See also:
JACKING AND LIFTING