Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 672

Fig. 80: Removing/Inspecting Boot For Damage 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Inspect the lubricant on the driveshaft splines and in the driveshaft slip-yoke for contamination. If 

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

Assembly 

1. Position the new small driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamp on the driveshaft stub shaft.  

2. Slide the small opening end of the slip-yoke boot on the driveshaft stub shaft, as far as it will travel. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 81: Installing Slip-Yoke Boot 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 82: Crimping Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Install the driveshaft slip-yoke on the driveshaft. 

1. Pull the slip-yoke boot toward the driveshaft. Lubricate the driveshaft splines with approximately 

10 grams (0.24 oz) of grease.  

2. Position the new large slip-yoke boot clamp.  

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

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 83: Aligning Blind Splines 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft & Universal Joints - F150 Pickup