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From 1997 Ford F-250 “Big Red” — documented by Steve83.

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1997 Ford F-250 - Just a comparison of the wheel bearing adjusting nut spanners for these axles. It suggests the differences in their bearings, spindles, & a… 1997 Ford F-250 - I had known since before I bought it that the RHF u-joint was shot, but it wasn't until the first long trip that the condition of all the o… 1997 Ford F-250 - The spindles have been off before, but their bearings & seals are still OK, so I didn't change them then or now. But I did tape them off &… 1997 Ford F-250 - Some of the u-joints that had seemed OK the first time I checked them were almost as bad as the one I knew needed replacement. Many of the… 1997 Ford F-250 - To make future service easier, I added a rear drain plug to the front chunk. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 1997 Ford F-250 - Another mod I always make is swapping the PITA E-ring to a fabricated snap ring, like modern CV shafts use. The shaft is still positively r… 1997 Ford F-250 - During this process, I also swapped the flexplate & trans pump seal. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/… 1997 Ford F-250 - During this process, I also swapped the flexplate & trans pump seal. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/… 1997 Ford F-250 - I replaced both front axleshaft seals using Hylomar Blue, and sealed the chunk using MotorCraft gray silicone. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, c… 1997 Ford F-250 - Both driveshafts got sandblasted & painted, and the mounting surfaces at each end got cleaned & painted. The driveshaft alignment marks are… 1997 Ford F-250 - Energy doesn't list a pivot bushing for Dana 50IFSs, but the bushing for a D44IFS Energy 4.3133G fits perfectly. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL,… 1997 Ford F-250 - It looks almost like I haven't done anything, but the drain plug is a subtle hint. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. [url=https://www.su…