Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 657

Fig. 18: Rear Flange & Pinion Flange Match Marks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Index-mark the coupling shaft (4817) and the extension housing.

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2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 19: Coupling Shaft & Extension Housing Match Marks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Remove the four bolts.

Fig. 20: Removing Pinion Flange Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: The driveshaft rear flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange

pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to
disconnect the rear flange from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area
shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the rear flange from the
pinion flange.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 21: Disconnecting Driveshaft Rear Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft rear flange from the rear axle pinion flange.

6. Remove the driveshaft.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Lower the driveshaft, and slide the driveshaft slip yoke (4841) rearward off of the output shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 22: Removing Driveshaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

CAUTION: The driveshaft rear flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange

pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft rear flange seats squarely on
the rear axle pinion flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern
as shown.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup