Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 664

Fig. 47: Pressing Bearing Cup 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the shaft from the special tool, and install the new snap ring. 

 

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2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 48: Installing Snap Ring 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Opposite Bearing Cup Installation 

7. Repeat Slip-yoke installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the 

opposite side of the driveshaft slip-yoke. 

Final Assembly 

CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings.

 

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2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 49: Striking Yoke 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Check the U-joint for freedom of movement. 

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If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.  

DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT - SINGLE CARDAN, FLANGE YOKE 

Special Tool(s) 

 

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2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 50: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Disassembly 

Initial Disassembly 

1. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. 

CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a 

vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can 
result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.

NOTE:

If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline 
imbalance can occur.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup