Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 655

Fig. 9: Flange & Pinion Flange Match Marks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Remove the four bolts retaining the rear flange to the transfer case.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 10: Locating Rear Flange Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. Remove the four bolts retaining the front flange to the pinion flange.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 11: Locating Front Flange Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Remove the front driveshaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 12: Removing Front Driveshaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

DRIVESHAFT - REAR, ONE-PIECE

Removal & Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to

JACKING & HOISTING .

2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange yoke (4866) and pinion flange.

CAUTION: If new bolts to retain the driveshaft to the axle and the driveshaft to

the transfer case are not available, coat the threads of the original
bolts with Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup