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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 188 (DRIVESHAFT)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYDRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARINGDISASSEMBLY
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD
Driveshaft Center Bearing: Disassembly
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Disassembly
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NOTE:
Removal steps may contain installation direction.
Center bearings with a slip yoke
- Remove the slip yoke. Refer to: Driveshaft Slip Yoke .
Center bearings with a U-joint flange
- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
- Separate the driveshaft center bearing flange and slip yoke.
- Index mark the center bearing flange and driveshaft slip yoke.
- Remove and discard the U-joint strap bolts and straps
- Separate the slip yoke from the center bearing flange.
- Remove the center bearing U-joint flange nut.
Torque: 425 lb.ft (576 Nm)
- Remove the center bearing U-joint flange and washer.
All vehicles
- Remove the center bearing. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Clean the center bearing mating surface.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.