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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2018TRANSIT-350 BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 3.2L ENG VIN VREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDRIVESHAFT & UNIVERSAL JOINTSREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONDRIVESHAFTREMOVAL
2018 Ford Transit-350 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.2L Eng VIN V

Removal And Installation: Driveshaft: Removal

2018 Ford Transit-350 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.2L Eng VIN VSECTION Removal

All vehicles 

NOTE: The max articulation of the flex coupling is 4 degrees. The max articulation of any U-joint is 15 degrees. If the flex coupling or any U-joint of the driveshaft is articulated further then the max allowable degrees damage may occur.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. If equipped, remove and discard the driveshaft safety strap bolts and remove the driveshaft safety strap(s).
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  3. NOTE: Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.

    If equipped with 3 bolt flange, mark the driveshaft flex coupling to the transmission flange. Remove and discard the driveshaft to transmission flange bolts. Position and support the driveshaft aside.

    GFD307381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.

    If equipped with 4 bolt flange, mark the driveshaft to the transmission flange. Remove and discard the driveshaft to transmission flange bolts. Position and support the driveshaft aside.

    GFD307382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.

    Mark the driveshaft to the rear axle pinion flange. Remove and discard the driveshaft to pinion flange bolts. Position and support the driveshaft aside.

    GFD307383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Medium wheel base 

  6. NOTE: The driveshaft is long and heavy with multiple U-joints. The help of a assistant will be needed. Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.

    Remove and discard the driveshaft center bearing bolts and remove the driveshaft.

    GFD307384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Long wheel base 

  7. NOTE: The driveshaft is long and heavy with multiple U-joints. The help of a assistant will be needed. Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.

    Remove and discard the driveshaft center bearing bolts and remove the driveshaft.

    GFD307385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Extra long wheel base 

  8. NOTE: The driveshaft is long and heavy with multiple U-joints. The help of a assistant will be needed. Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.

    Remove and discard the driveshaft center bearing bolts and remove the driveshaft.

GFD307386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.