Driveshaft removal questions

[795.0pacecar]

I actually always use my 1/2" impact gun and a special long shanked 12mm 12pt snap on impact socket thats made for ford drive shaft bolts.

 

[Mustang5L5]

This might be easier, but do i need to unbolt it to remove an 8.8 axle?

Can i drop the axle, pull it out with the D/S and then unbolt it atfer i get it out from under the car?

 

[bynummustang]

dAMN I WAS LATE

 

[93gtmustang]

I have to change out my alum. D/S for a new one this winter also, because my it was rubbing on the D/S loop and mufflers.
I read in my Haynes manual that you just make a reference mark on the D/S and rear, unbolt the 4 bolts to the rear first, drop it down, and pull the D/S out of the transmission (T-5).
Then install in the reverse order.
Is that all there is to it?
I didn't install my old alum D/S myself.
Do the u-joints, 4-bolt mounting flange, etc... come completly assembled with it?
Or do you have to use everything from your old D/S?
Thanks

 

[warriorpluto]

yeah and one of these days, you're going to push the jackstand out from under the car and hurt, if not kill yourself.

i've used this method 1000x's as well, but use the wheel, not the jackstand.

got chills just thinking about it

 

[Mustang5L5]

Well just to update i got it out. Put some heat on the bolt, put the wrench on it and gave it a couple whacks with a hammer to break it loose. Didn't need much at all

 

[hotcobra03]

25yrs making shafts.those bolts are always tight.double wrench is ok but i can show you all the facial scars from flyn wrenches.the rear flange fits 2 ways no need to mark.their is 8 holes on pinon flange.they have other size flanges.as per trans fluid the tailstock holds acouple oz s

 

[hotcobra03]

25yrs making shafts.those bolts are always tight.double wrench is ok but i can show you all the facial scars from flyn wrenches.the rear flange fits 2 ways no need to mark.their is 8 holes on pinon flange.they have 2 other size flanges.as per trans fluid the tailstock holds acouple oz s