Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Driveshaft / Disassembly and Assembly - Driveshaft Center Bearing

Lincoln Aviator: Driveshaft / Disassembly and Assembly - Driveshaft Center Bearing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press
Bearing Separator

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
 

DISASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the rear driveshaft slip yoke boot.
    Refer to: Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: The heat shield is to be reused unless damaged.

    NOTE: Note the position of component before removal.

    NOTE: This step is only necessary if replacing the center bearing.

    If equipped.
    Drill out the rivets and remove the heat shield from the center bearing. Discard the rivets.
  1. NOTE: To avoid component damage, do not clamp on the driveshaft tube.

    NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the component.

    Using the general equipments, remove the center bearing from the driveshaft.
    Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

ASSEMBLY

  1. NOTICE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.

    NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

    Clean and lubricate the center bearing mating surface with grease.
    Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)
  1. NOTE: The center bearing is serviced as a complete assembly.

    Press the new center bearing assembly onto the spline yoke until it is seated against the machined shoulder.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
  1. NOTICE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.

    NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

    Wipe off any excess grease from the splines and boot groove.
    Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)
  1. Install the rear driveshaft slip yoke boot.
    Refer to: Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.

    If removed.
    Attach the center bearing heat shield and install the new rivets.

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