Center Support: Service and Repair

Disassembly

1. CAUTION: Do not clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.

Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench.





2. On reverse slip driveshafts, while using a suitable flange holding tool to prevent shaft rotation, remove the flange retaining nut.





3. On reverse slip driveshafts, remove the flange.





4. Remove the rubber insulator surrounding the bearing.
1. Remove the driveshaft center bearing retainer.
2. Remove the driveshaft center bearing bracket.
3. Remove the rubber insulator.





5. Using a suitable press, remove the bearing from the driveshaft.





6. Using a suitable press, remove the dust slinger.

Assembly

1. Note:
^ Clean grease deposits, dirt and rust from the stub shaft.
^ Inspect the stub shaft splines for nicks, gouges, or burrs. Remove with a file or emery cloth.
^ The driveshaft center bearing bracket must be installed with the deep flange rearward.





Follow the disassembly procedure in reverse order.
^ Lubricate the stub shaft spline with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-13.