Disassembly and Assembly

2012 Ford F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8LSECTION Disassembly and Assembly



Driveshaft - Exploded View

Driveshaft - Front










Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) With Circular Flange and Slip Yoke










Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) With Single Cardan Joint Without Slip Yoke










Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) With Double Cardan Joint










Driveshaft - Rear, 2-Piece










Driveshaft - Rear, 3-Piece










1. NOTE: Driveshafts differ in length, diameter, material, number of pieces and the type of slip yokes to accommodate various wheel base and powertrain combinations.
Refer to the procedures and/or exploded views for any Warnings, Notices, Notes, Materials, Specifications and Special Tools. Items in the exploded views may not be listed in the order of disassembly.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.