Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 660

Fig. 31: Installing Driveshaft Center Bearing Support Assembly On Coupling Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Install the driveshaft center bearing support (4800) on the coupling shaft.

1. Install the rubber insulator in the driveshaft center bearing bracket.

2. Using a suitable press, install the driveshaft center bearing support assembly on the coupling shaft.

3. Install the driveshaft center bearing retainer.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 32: Installing Driveshaft Center Bearing Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Position the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp on the coupling shaft stub shaft.

5. Slide the small opening end of the slip-yoke boot on the coupling shaft stub shaft, as far as it will travel.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 33: Installing Slip-Yoke Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Using the special tool, crimp the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 34: Crimping Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

7. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the coupling shaft.

1. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the coupling shaft. Lubricate the coupling shaft splines with

approximately 10 grams (0.24 oz) of lubricant.

CAUTION: The coupling shaft splines and driveshaft slip-yoke splines are either

a square tooth design, as shown, or an involute design. Do not mix
the two different design splines on the same two-piece assembly.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup