F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
Rear, One-Piece, 4X2 With 137-Inch and 141-Inch Wheel Base
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Index mark the driveshaft at the axle flange.
3. WARNING: Replace with new bolts and retainers after the third removal.
Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle flange.
1. Mark and remove the driveshaft to rear axle bolts.
2. Remove the U-joint retainers.
4. Note: Index mark the output shaft to the slip yoke.
For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, lower the driveshaft and slide the driveshaft rearward off the transmission output shaft.
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Plug the extension housing to prevent fluid loss.
5. WARNING: Replace with new bolts after the third removal.
Note: Index mark the driveshaft to the transmission flange.
For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, mark and remove the driveshaft to transmission flange bolts.
6. Remove the driveshaft.
Installation
1. WARNING: Replace with new bolts and retainers after the third removal.
