F 350 2WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
4.
Visually inspect upper/rear flex joint rivets. A correctly staked rivet should be silver in color and approximately 11-12 mm in diameter. If rivet
was not staked, it will be yellow in color and approximately 9 mm in diameter. See Figure 1.
5.
Using a flat-bladed screwdriver and light pressure, try to pry apart the upper/rear portion of the flex joint from the rubber isolator. Place
screwdriver as close to the rivets as possible. Refer to Figure 2.
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If there is any movement between the rivet and the flange, the rivet was not staked.
6.
Raise and support vehicle.
7.
Visually inspect lower/forward flex joint rivets. A correctly staked rivet should be silver in color and approximately 11-12 mm in diameter. If rivet
was not staked, it will be yellow in color and approximately 9 mm in diameter. Refer to Figure 1.
