Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 459

Fig. 11: Removing Bearing Caps 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Remove the differential case with the bearing cups and the shims from the housing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 12: Removing Differential Case With Bearing Cups 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the ring gear. 

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Remove the ten bolts.  

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Use a drift punch to separate the ring gear from the differential case. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 13: Removing Ring Gear Bolts 
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NOTE:

It may be necessary to use the Differential Carrier Spreader to carry out 
this step.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 14: Installing Differential Case, Bearing Cups & Shims 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Install the differential case with the bearing cups and the shims in the housing. 

1. Position the differential case with the bearing cups and shims.  

2. Install the bearing caps.  

3. Install the bolts.  

4. Rotate the differential case to make sure the bearings have seated correctly.  

8. Install the special tool. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup