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. 

 

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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