Driveshaft Alignment Bushing: Assembly

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NOTE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.

NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

Clean and lubricate the driveshaft flange at alignment bushing mating surface. Use the General Equipment: Vise

Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

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NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.

NOTE: Make sure that the rubber seal end of the bushing is facing outward.

NOTE: Press the component by hand initially.

Position the driveshaft alignment bushing into the driveshaft.

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Using the general equipments, press-in the new driveshaft alignment bushing until it has bottomed out inside of the driveshaft flange. Use the General Equipment: Vise Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller

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Ensure the final press in height of the new driveshaft alignment bushing should be 16 mm as shown in the illustrations.

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NOTE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.

NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

Lubricate the driveshaft alignment bushing cavity with grease before installing the driveshaft.

Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

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Install the driveshaft flexible coupling. Refer to Driveshaft Flexible Coupling .
Install the rear driveshaft. Refer to Rear Driveshaft .