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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021TRANSIT-350 HD BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 3.5L ENG VIN 8, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 568 (DRIVESHAFT)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRONT DRIVESHAFTREMOVAL
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD
Front Driveshaft: Removal
2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Removal
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- If equipped. Remove the nut, bolts and the transmission shield.
- If equipped. Remove the bolts and the transmission shield.
- Index-mark the front driveshaft flange CV joint to the pinion flange cup.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
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- Remove and discard the front driveshaft CV joint-to-pinion flange cup bolts and retaining straps.
- Support the front driveshaft.
- Remove the front driveshaft slip yoke boot clamp at transfer case end.
Use the General Equipment: Crimping Tool
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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the driveshaft splines.
- Remove the front driveshaft from pinion flange and allow it to move rearward.
- Pull and remove the front driveshaft from transfer case.
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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.