Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 658

Fig. 23: Driveshaft Rear Flange Bolt Tightening Sequence 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.  

DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY 

DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING 

Special Tool(s) 

 

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Fig. 24: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Disassembly 

1. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT-REAR, 

TWO-PIECE . 

2. Place the driveshaft assembly on a suitable workbench. Do not to damage the tubes.  

3. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke (4841) from the coupling shaft. 

1. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps (4K227).  

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

CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft (4602) or the 

coupling shaft (4817) in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. 
Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure 
during vehicle operation.

 

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Fig. 25: Removing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke From Coupling Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Remove the slip-yoke boot (4421) from the coupling shaft. 

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

 

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Fig. 26: Removing Slip-Yoke Boot 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Inspect the lubricant on the coupling shaft splines and in the driveshaft slip-yoke for contamination. If 

contaminated, inspect the coupling shaft splines and the driveshaft slip-yoke for wear. Install new 
components as necessary.  

6. Remove the driveshaft center bearing retainer, the driveshaft center bearing bracket (4A499), and the 

rubber insulator from the coupling shaft. 

1. Remove the driveshaft center bearing retainer.  

2. Remove the driveshaft center bearing bracket.  

3. Remove the rubber insulator.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup