Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 671

Fig. 75: Installing Bearing Cup 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Install the remaining new snap rings. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 76: Installing Remaining Snap Rings 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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

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If bearings are binding, strike the yoke with a plastic hammer.  

DRIVESHAFT SLIP YOKE 

Special Tool(s) 

CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 77: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Material 

Fig. 78: Material Specifications 
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Disassembly 

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

2. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the driveshaft. 

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.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

1. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.  

2. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the driveshaft.  

Fig. 79: Removing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Remove the slip-yoke boot from the driveshaft. 

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Inspect the boot for damage. Discard the boot as necessary. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup