Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 664

Fig. 47: Pressing Bearing Cup
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Remove the shaft from the special tool, and install the new snap ring.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 48: Installing Snap Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Opposite Bearing Cup Installation

7. Repeat Slip-yoke installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the

opposite side of the driveshaft slip-yoke.

Final Assembly

CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 49: Striking Yoke
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.

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If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.

DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT - SINGLE CARDAN, FLANGE YOKE

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 50: Identifying Special Tool(s)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disassembly

Initial Disassembly

1. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.

CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a

vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can
result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

NOTE:

If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline
imbalance can occur.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup