Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 659

Fig. 27: Identifying Driveshaft Center Bearing Components
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

7. Using a suitable press, remove the center bearing and bearing retainer from the coupling shaft.

Fig. 28: Identifying Rubber Insulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. Press the dust slinger off the coupling shaft.

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2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 29: Identifying Dust Slinger
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Assembly

1. Press the dust slinger on the coupling shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 30: Installing Dust Slinger On Coupling Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE:

Install the bearing on the coupling shaft with the turned-in lip toward the
dust slinger.

NOTE:

Install the driveshaft center bearing bracket with the deep flange facing
rearward.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup