Ford 5M6Z-3A427-AB Front Axle Shaft

To remove the rear driveaxle in 2004 and earlier models, follow these steps. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Loosen the wheel lug nuts and raise the rear of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the wheel and the driveaxle/hub nut, then remove the coil spring. Remove the nut and detach the trailing arm from the lower suspension arm ball joint. Pry the trailing arm outward and remove the outer end of the driveaxle from the hub. Do not let the driveaxle hang by the inner CV joint. Pry the inner end of the driveaxle out of the differential and remove it from the vehicle.

To install the intermediate shaft, follow these steps. Lubricate the lips of the transaxle seal with multipurpose grease. Carefully guide the intermediate shaft into the transaxle side gear and then install the mounting nuts for the bearing support and tighten them. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal.