Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 667

Fig. 59: Striking Yoke
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5. Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.

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

DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT - DOUBLE CARDAN

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 60: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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Disassembly

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

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

Fig. 61: Driveshaft Component Match Marks
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2. Index-mark the driveshaft components.

3. Remove two snap rings from the driveshaft center yoke, and two snap rings from the driveshaft centering

socket yoke.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

Fig. 62: Removing Snap Rings
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4. Clamp the special tool in a vise.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup