Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 672

Fig. 80: Removing/Inspecting Boot For Damage
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Inspect the lubricant on the driveshaft splines and in the driveshaft slip-yoke for contamination. If

contaminated, inspect the driveshaft splines and the driveshaft slip-yoke for wear. Install new components
as necessary.

Assembly

1. Position the new small driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp on the driveshaft stub shaft.

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 81: Installing Slip-Yoke Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 82: Crimping Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.

1. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the driveshaft. Lubricate the driveshaft splines with approximately

10 grams (0.24 oz) of grease.

2. Position the new large slip-yoke boot clamp.

3. Align the blind splines, and install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 83: Aligning Blind Splines

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup