How to Install the Rear Driveshaft on a Ford Bronco

Located underneath the Ford Bronco between the two rear wheels, the rear driveshaft is the linking unit that connects the rear-wheel drive of your truck to the transmission. Without the rear driveshaft, you would not be able to operate your rear wheels. If the rear driveshaft is damaged in an accident, you should repair it immediately. Thankfully, you can replace the driveshaft in a little over an hour.

Instructions

1

Raise the Bronco with a jack and place jack stands at the front end of the truck to support it.

2

Place the transmission in neutral and place wheel blocks behind the wheels to prevent the Bronco from rolling.

3

Remove the four bolts from the universal joint underneath the Bronco. Remove the U-joint. Turn the wheels, if necessary, to gain better access to the bolts.

4

Remove the two bolts from the center bearing-support bracket around the rear driveshaft and remove the bracket.

5

Lower the end of the rear driveshaft and slide the slip yoke out of the transfer case. Place a plastic bag over the transfer case extension and hold it in place with a rubber band to prevent any fluid loss.

6

Remove the two bolts attaching the rear driveshaft to the rear axle. Pull the driveshaft off the vehicle.

7

Install a replacement driveshaft to the axle and reattach the bolts. Slide the slip yoke of the driveshaft into the transfer case and reattach the center bearing-support bracket.

8

Reattach the U-joint and its bolts.

9

Remove the jack stands and lower the Bronco.