Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 804

Cutaway view of the coupling shaft and center support bearing
1. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
2. Separate the driveshaft from the coupling shaft maintaining proper orientation.
3. Remove the nut retaining the half round yoke to the coupling shaft and remove the yoke.
4. Check the center bearing support for wear by rotating the outer area while holding the coupling shaft.
If any wear or roughness is evident, replace the bearing.
5. Inspect the rubber insulator for evidence of hardness, cracking or deterioration. Replace if damaged in
any way.
6. Re−install the coupling shaft yoke.
Be sure the yoke is re−installed on the coupling shaft in the same orientation as it was originally
installed. The orientation is critical so that proper driveshaft balance and U−joint phasing is
maintained. Tighten the retaining nut to 100−120 ft. lbs. (135−162Nm).
7. Re−assemble the driveshaft to the coupling shaft, maintaining proper orientation.
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