Section 146 (Drive Shafts): Overhaul: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
DO NOT, under any circumstance, clamp the drive shaft or the coupling shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Dents or localizing fracture can result, causing drive shaft failure during vehicle operation.