F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN Z CNG (2003)
1.
Remove and discard bearing strap bolts and remove and discard bearing straps.
2.
Remove and discard the end yoke retaining nut.
3.
Remove end yoke from the coupling shaft assembly. BE SURE THE END YOKE IS PAINT MARKED FOR PROPER REINSTALLATION.
4.
Inspect end yoke for any damage to lug ears and/or hub splines. Save the end yoke for reuse.
5.
Remove and discard both the center bearing assembly and dust slinger.
6.
Install the new dust slinger and center bearing assembly per Ford Workshop Manual.
7.
Reassemble the end yoke to the splined shaft. BE SURE TO ALIGN THE PAINT LINE MARKS FOR PROPER ORIENTATION.
8.
Install the new End Yoke Nut (F81Z-4819-AA) and torque to 407 N.m (300 lb-ft).
9.
Install the driveshaft assembly to the coupling shaft connecting the u-joint to the end yoke. THIS WILL TYPICALLY BE A TIGHT FIT AND
MAY REQUIRE SOME EFFORT TO SEAT THE U-JOINT INTO THE END YOKE. BE SURE THE PAINT-LINE BETWEEN THE TWO
SHAFTS ALIGN WITH EACH OTHER.
10.
Secure the U-joint to the yoke using the bearing straps and bearing strap bolts:
a.
For F250/350 applications use Bearing Strap (E4HZ-4A254-B) and Torque Fasteners (F81Z-4N272-M) to 34-41 N.m (25-30 lb-ft).
b.
For F450/550 applications use Bearing Strap (E4HZ-4A254-A) and Torque Fasteners (F1HZ-4N272-A) to 61-81 N.m (45-60 lb-ft).
11.
Reinstall the driveshaft assembly per the Ford Workshop Manual.
12.
Drive the vehicle 10 miles at different speeds with the driver's side window down and verify the noise condition is corrected.
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