F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN Z Bi-fuel (2004)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
Driveshaft Universal Joint-Double Cardan
Driveshaft Universal Joint-Double Cardan
Special Tool(s)
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture
can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube.
2. NOTE: If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
Index-mark the driveshaft components.
3. Remove two snap rings from the driveshaft center yoke, and two snap rings from the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
4. Clamp the special tool in a vise.