Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 656

Fig. 13: Driveshaft Flange Yoke & Pinion Flange Match Marks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Index-mark the driveshaft (4602) and the extension housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 14: Driveshaft & Extension Housing Match Mark
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Remove the four bolts.

Fig. 15: Removing Four Bolts
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CAUTION: The driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 16: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke
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5. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flange yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.

6. Lower the driveshaft and slide it off the output shaft.

7. Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.

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 flange yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 17: Driveshaft Flange Yoke Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

DRIVESHAFT - REAR, TWO-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 rear flange (4866) and pinion flange.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup