Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 659

Fig. 27: Identifying Driveshaft Center Bearing Components 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

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2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

7. Using a suitable press, remove the center bearing and bearing retainer from the coupling shaft. 

Fig. 28: Identifying Rubber Insulator 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Press the dust slinger off the coupling shaft. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 29: Identifying Dust Slinger 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Assembly 

1. Press the dust slinger on the coupling shaft. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 30: Installing Dust Slinger On Coupling Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

Install the bearing on the coupling shaft with the turned-in lip toward the 
dust slinger.

NOTE:

Install the driveshaft center bearing bracket with the deep flange facing 
rearward.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup