E 150 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Slip Yoke: Customer Interest
Driveline - Clunk/Bump When Starting From A Stop
TSB 04-26-6
12/31/04
CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP
FORD:
1997-2005 E-Series, F-150, F-Super Duty
ISSUE
Some 1997-2005 E-Series/F-150/F-Super Duty 4x2 vehicles may exhibit a driveline clunk or bump that occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward,
following a stop. This condition may be caused by the slip yoke not sliding smoothly on the output shaft splines.
ACTION
Lubricate the slip yoke with Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify the condition.
2.
Remove the driveshaft per Workshop Manual Section 205-01. Be sure to index-mark the driveshaft during removal to maintain alignment during
reinstallation.
3.
Lubricate the slip yoke with 7-13 grams (0.25-0.46 oz.) of Motorcraft PTFE Lubricant.
4.
Re-index and reinstall the driveshaft per Workshop Manual.
5.
Verify the repair.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 04-1-6
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
042606A
F-iSO: Lubricate Driveshaft
1.0 Hrs.
Slip-Yoke (Includes Time
For Road Test To Verify
Concern, Driveshaft R and
I, And Road Test To Verify
Repair)
042606A
E-Series and F-Super
1.2 Hrs.
Duty: Lubricate Driveshaft
Slip-Yoke (Includes Time
For Road Test To Verify
Concern, Driveshaft R and
I, And Road Test To Verify
Repair)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
4602
42
