1999 Ford F-150 Driveshaft
A driveshaft is a cold Element of any rear turn handle vehicle. This is the meeting that transmits the engine's authority from the transmission to the differential. Depending on the constitute and mould of the vehicle this shaft may be a one-piece tube, or consist of two or exceeding segments. One parcel driveshaft assemblies are mythical up of four or five pieces: a splined slip yolk which fits on the transmission output shaft, the front universal joint, the tube and the rear habitual Seam. The fifth quota, when there is one, is a flange to bolt to the differential yolk. Multi-segmented driveshafts corner all of these components, and are essentially two or another one-piece driveshafts coupled well-balanced. Everyone shaft segment and has a carrier bearing, from which the driveshaft sections hang under the vehicle. These driveshafts are institute in trucks.
Instructions
1. Insure that the tires are blocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling while you are working under it. Shift the transmission into "Impartial."
2. Lube the out of the slip yolk of the driveshaft and rank with the output shaft of the transmission. Push the tube straight into the transmission until it stops.
3. Lift the rear of the driveshaft to the differential yolk. Turn the driveshaft as necessary to align the end caps of the universal joint to fit into the yolk. Tighten the retaining bolts or nuts securely.
The exact method will depend on the make and model of your vehicle. If the driveshaft is the type that does not utilize a flanged mounting, make certain that the universal joint is centered in the yolk.
5. Shift the transmission into the "Park" position if equipped with an automatic transmission, or first gear if a standard. On driveshafts with a rear flange, align the bolt holes.4. Install the universal joint retainers. These will be straps and bolts, U-bolts or bolts for the flange.
