F 250 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Axle Shaft: Description and Operation
The front wheel driveshaft and joints transmit equal engine torque from the axle to both front wheels.
The front wheel driveshaft and joints use a constant velocity (CV) joint, at both the inboard and outboard ends, for smooth operation.
The CV joints rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft and do not normally contribute to any rotational vibration that may occur.
The only replaceable components of the front wheel driveshaft and joint are:
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Front wheel driveshaft joint boots (inboard and outboard). Replacement kit includes front wheel driveshaft joint boots and clamps, snap rings,
retainer ring and grease.
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Inboard CV joint (plunge type).
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Side shaft. Replacement includes the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint (fixed type), outboard boot and clamps, front wheel excluder seal
(assembled on the interconnecting shaft).