How to Check the Shock Absorber and CV Boot on Your Ford F-150?

Regular checks of the steering linkage and suspension are vital for vehicle performance and safety. Worn or damaged components can cause tire wear, poor handling, and reduced fuel economy. To assess shock absorbers, park on level ground, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Check tire pressures and push down on each corner, observing movement and rebound. Proper shock absorbers should bring the vehicle to rest in a level position within one or two bounces. Inspect for fluid leakage and secure mounting. Visually examine steering and suspension components for damage, leaks, and loose bushings. Check the steering system for movement at the knuckle-to-control arm balljoint. Test for play in the steering system components. Regularly inspect CV boots for tears, cracks, and loose clamps. Clean CV Boot to prevent deterioration and replace if damaged.

How to replace the CV Boot on Ford F-150?

First, it is important to check the condition of the CV joints before disassembling and inspecting the CV joints and CV Boot. If wear is indicated by torn boots, rebuilt drive axles should be considered. To continue with disassembly, remove the drive axle, cut off the boot clamps, and slide back the boot. Remove the wire ring ball retainer then the outer race and clean the inner bearing. Taking off the snap ring results in the sliding of the inner bearing assembly, which leads to an inspection of the race cage and inner race lands. Components should be cleaned thoroughly after this. After that reassemble the inner race into the cage by pressing balls into cage windows then reassemble the joint again Reinstall a new boot clamp then add a boot Fill the outer race with CV joint grease; pack the inner race and cage assembly with grease; slide outer race over inner race Lastly install CV Boot and clamps if required adjust drive axle length.

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Ford F-150 Boot
Part Number: F65Z-3A331-AA
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- Other Name: Boot Kit
- Manufacturer Note: Boot - outboard
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT
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Ford F-150 Boot
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Outer Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2020 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0L 4V DOHC TC DSL-LION B, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3L Duratec, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 6 Cyl 4.2L, 6 Cyl 4.2L OHV EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Windsor SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.0L Coyote, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 4AT, 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, 5MT, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford F-150 Boot
Part Number: 7L1Z-3A331-A
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- Other Name: Inner Boot
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2020 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0L 4V DOHC TC DSL-LION B, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3L Duratec, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.0L Coyote, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford F-150 Kit - Boot
Part Number: AL1Z-4L537-A
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Outer Boot, Outer CV Joint Boot
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- 2021-2023 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Boot
Part Number: 2L1Z-3A331-AB
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- Other Name: Boot Kit, Inner Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L, 6 Cyl 4.2L OHV EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Windsor SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT, 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford F-150 Kit - Boot
Part Number: AL1Z-4L537-B
$67.83 MSRP: $108.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Inner Boot, Inner CV Joint Boot
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
- 2017-2019 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L 4V DOHC TC DSL-LION B, 6 Cyl 3.3L Duratec, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI, 8 Cyl 5.0L Coyote, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford F-150 BOOT
Part Number: ML3Z-4421-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Boot
Part Number: F65Z-3A331-BC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Boot Kit
- Manufacturer Note: Boot - inboard
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT

Ford F-150 CV Boot

The CV Boot is one of the critical components of the Ford F-150's constant velocity joint system to transmit the power from the transaxle to the wheels and at the same time; Can cope up with the suspension and steering of the vehicle. That they may be classified into fixed CV joints at the outboard end and on the other hand, plunging CV joints on the inboard end in the case of F-150 vehicles. The boots store greese for the joints and act as protectants to the joints which are very vulnerable to environmental forces when there is no proper care being taken on the CV joints which often lead to their failure. It is therefore important to give your F-150 vehicles' CV boot and joint a regular checkup to confirm whether or not they are tearing or have sustained any other kinds of damage such as cracks.

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Ford F-150 CV Boot Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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7L1Z-3A331-A
Q: How to Check the Shock Absorber and CV Boot on Your Ford F-150?
A: Regular checks of the steering linkage and suspension are vital for vehicle performance and safety. Worn or damaged components can cause tire wear, poor handling, and reduced fuel economy. To assess shock absorbers, park on level ground, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Check tire pressures and push down on each corner, observing movement and rebound. Proper shock absorbers should bring the vehicle to rest in a level position within one or two bounces. Inspect for fluid leakage and secure mounting. Visually examine steering and suspension components for damage, leaks, and loose bushings. Check the steering system for movement at the knuckle-to-control arm balljoint. Test for play in the steering system components. Regularly inspect CV boots for tears, cracks, and loose clamps. Clean CV Boot to prevent deterioration and replace if damaged.
Boot
2L1Z-3A331-AA
Q: How to replace the CV Boot on Ford F-150?
A: First, it is important to check the condition of the CV joints before disassembling and inspecting the CV joints and CV Boot. If wear is indicated by torn boots, rebuilt drive axles should be considered. To continue with disassembly, remove the drive axle, cut off the boot clamps, and slide back the boot. Remove the wire ring ball retainer then the outer race and clean the inner bearing. Taking off the snap ring results in the sliding of the inner bearing assembly, which leads to an inspection of the race cage and inner race lands. Components should be cleaned thoroughly after this. After that reassemble the inner race into the cage by pressing balls into cage windows then reassemble the joint again Reinstall a new boot clamp then add a boot Fill the outer race with CV joint grease; pack the inner race and cage assembly with grease; slide outer race over inner race Lastly install CV Boot and clamps if required adjust drive axle length.