F 250 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Extension Housing: Customer Interest
Driveline/Extension Housing - Vibration/Leaks
Article No.
01-9-3
05/14/01
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VIBRATION - FROM DRIVELINE - 4X2 VEHICLES
WITH 4R70W AND 139 INCH WHEELBASE
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TRANSMISSION - 4R7OW - FLUID LEAK FROM
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL - 4X2 VEHICLES WITH
139 INCH WHEELBASE
FORD:
1997-2000 F-150, F-250 LD
This article is being republished to update the model year coverage and to update the part application.
ISSUE
A driveline vibration and/or a transmission fluid leak from the extension housing seal area may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the
extension housing bushing or seal walking/spinning out due to excess driveshaft flexing during extended high speed operation.
ACTION
Inspect the extension housing bushing and seal. If the extension bushing/seal is spun and/or walked out, replace the extension housing assembly and
gasket with new service parts, and replace the driveshaft with a revised 127 mm (5") diameter driveshaft. In addition, some vehicles will require the
balance marks on the driveshaft, output shaft, and rear axle flange to be aligned so a repeat condition will not occur. Refer to the following Service
Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and inspect the transmission extension housing bushing and seal for damage. In addition, inspect the driveshaft
diameter. The revised driveshaft has a 127 mm (5") diameter and the old part has a 114 mm (4.5") diameter.
2.
If the extension housing bushing or seal is damaged, remove the driveshaft and transmission extension housing per the appropriate year Workshop
Manual, Section 307-01. Install a new Extension Housing Assembly (F3LY-7A039-A), and a new Extension Housing Gasket (F6AZ-7086-A).
Verify transmission fluid level.
3.
If the vehicle is equipped with the 114 mm (4.5") aluminum driveshaft, replace the driveshaft with the revised 127 mm (5") Driveshaft (see parts
list for application).
