Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1868

Fig. 11: Inspecting Bearing For Heat Discoloration (Dark Blue) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Inspect the bearing for fatigue spelling (metal flaking). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 12: Inspecting Bearing For Fatigue Spelling (Metal Flaking) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR 

EXTENSION HOUSING 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 13: Identifying Extension Housing Special Tool 
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Removal 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).  

2. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch off. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .  

4. Drain the transmission fluid.  

5. Remove and support the rear driveshaft (4602). 

1. Remove the bolts.  

2. Remove the rear driveshaft.  

Fig. 14: Removing Rear Driveshaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). 

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.  

2. Remove the bolt.  

3. Remove the VSS.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup