Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 661

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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-
M1C75-B.  

2. Position the slip-yoke boot clamp.  

3. Align the blind splines, and install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the coupling shaft. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 35: Aligning Blind Splines

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification. 

1. Remove any excess grease from the slip-yoke boot and driveshaft slip-yoke surfaces.  

2. Position the slip-yoke boot over the slip-yoke boot groove.  

3. Set the driveshaft assembled length to specification. 

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Measure from the stub shaft weld to the U-joint centerline.  

4. Bleed the air from the slip-yoke boot. 

Fig. 36: Measuring From Stub Shaft Weld To U-Joint Centerline 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Using the special tool, crimp the large driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 37: Crimping Large Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

10. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT-REAR, TWO-PIECE . 

11. Road test the vehicle.  

DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT - SINGLE CARDAN, SLIP YOKE 

NOTE:

If a vibration exists, insert 1.59-mm (1/16-inch) shims, as necessary, 
between the driveshaft center bearing bracket and support plate (on the 
bolt ends of the driveshaft center bearing bracket) to reduce compression 
of the rubber insulator.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup