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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 11:36 PM
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Drive Shaft Normal?

I was changing my oil and fuel filter today when I noticed my drive shaft might be extended out from my transfer case. I don't have normal pictures to compare it to so I was hoping someone here could tell me if it's normal or not. It's a 2013 F250 KR CC SB FX4.


I noticed the smooth part of the drive shaft coming from the transfer case. It also had some oil/grease that's smudged from my wiping it off.



Another view. I wiped some oil/grease off. Is this normal or should I take my truck in to the dealer to get looked at?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:04 AM
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As the trucks suspension works the drive angle changes slightly, articulation. To do this the shaft has to have some in/out movement to compensate. I'd say it's normal.
 
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Looks normal to me !
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:42 AM
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Thanks for the replies! I was worried.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 12:24 AM
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It's a slip yoke and designed to do that.
 
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