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May 5, 2021 | 05:17 PM

Conanski

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Driveshaft question

Anybody with an E series van that has the aluminum driveshaft, can you confirm that the tapered end goes towards the transmission?

I'm doing U joints on my '11 and I think the thing is assembled backwords.. the tapered end is at the rear axle right now.

May 5, 2021 | 06:39 PM

annaleigh

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According to the information I see, you are correct Conanski! EDIT: Yours is correct like it is!

Ford Part No.: 8C2Z-4602-B
Shaft Assembly - Drive 1 Piece Driveshaft Replaced By 8C2Z-4602-C

https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-shaft-asy-drive_8c2z-4602-b.html?vin=&make=Ford&model=E-150&year=2011&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(30 869;36740)

So I searched that part number and came up with these pics.
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...haft-8c2z4602c

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22370189175...SABEgKtWPD_BwE

Hope that helps..
Anna

May 5, 2021 | 07:16 PM

Conanski

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Originally Posted by annaleigh

So I searched that part number and came up with these pics.
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...haft-8c2z4602c

Thanks. The picture in that link looks exactly like mine so I guess it's not backwords. Interesting.

May 28, 2021 | 01:33 AM

2000Ford2000

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Mine broke the weld off the rear end coupling. I don't know who welded it but they messed up. Welded it back up quick enough to drive it home but then had to take it to a shop to get it balanced.