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11-12-2006, 01:48 PM

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Drive shaft install

Hello. I have a buddy that just but a new aluminum drive shaft and he wants to install it later this afternoon. I just wanted to know how hard this is. Should just be a couple of U-bolts right? No need for a special "ford tool"? Any type of alinement or balancing type thing I need to worry about? Thanks a lot for your help.

11-12-2006, 01:49 PM

rmodel65

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RE: Drive shaft install

just a 12mm 12point wrench and a set of jack stand or ramps

11-12-2006, 02:15 PM

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RE: Drive shaft install

remove the 4 bolts, pull the yoke out of the tranny, slide the new one in, put the 4 bolts in TORQUE them, and bam, you're done.

11-12-2006, 02:16 PM

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RE: Drive shaft install

the dirveshaft is quite possible THE EASIEST mod to do. There are four 12mm 12point bolts that hold the end of the driveshaft to the pinion on the axle. remove these four bolts, and the driveshaft slides out of the transmission. I would recommend jacking the car from the rear so your transmission fluid doesnt pour out!