Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 450

Worn CV Joint 

Install NEW axle shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. 

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

AXLE SHAFTS 

Removal & Installation 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.  

3. Remove and discard the cotter pin (1). Remove the retainer (2). Remove the axle shaft hub nut (3). See 

Fig. 2 . 

4. Remove the bolts (1). Lift the caliper (2) from the anchor plate and position it aside. See Fig. 3 .  

5. Remove and discard the cotter pin (1). See Fig. 4 . Remove the upper ball joint nut (2).  

6. Using Steering Arm Remover (211-003, T64P-3590-F), separate the front wheel knuckle from the front 

suspension upper arm. See Fig. 5 .  

7. Remove the six axle shaft-to-axle bolts. 

8. Separate the axle shaft from the axle and the hub, and remove the assembly from the vehicle. To install, 

reverse the removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 

NOTE:

Numbers in parentheses refer to numbers in illustration. This procedure applies 
to both the left and right side axle shaft assemblies.

CAUTION: Do not allow the front disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. 

Provide a suitable support.

CAUTION: Do not damage the hub seal.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2000-03 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - F150 Pickup (4WD)

  

Fig. 2: Removing Axle Shaft Hub Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2000-03 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - F150 Pickup (4WD)

  

Fig. 3: Identifying Caliper bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2000-03 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - F150 Pickup (4WD)

  

Fig. 4: Identifying Upper Ball Joint Cotter Pin & Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2000-03 DRIVE AXLES Axle Shafts - Front - F150 Pickup (4WD)