Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 460

Fig. 15: Installing Special Tool 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Rotate the differential case and check the differential case runout. 

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If the runout does not exceed the specification, install a new ring gear and pinion.  

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If runout exceeds the specification, the ring gear is true and the condition is due to differential 
case/differential bearing damage. 

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Inspect the differential bearings and the differential case. Always install new differential 
bearings when installing a new differential case, or if a bearing condition is questionable. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 16: Inspecting Differential Case Runout 
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10. Remove the bearing caps, and the differential case with the bearing cups and shims from the housing.  

11. If necessary, using the special tools, remove the differential bearings. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 17: Removing Differential Bearings 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Press against the differential bearing inner cone only.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 18: Installing Differential Bearing 
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12. Install the new differential bearings. 

1. Position the appropriate differential bearing (RH or LH).  

2. Using a suitable press and the special tool, install the differential bearing. 

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Repeat the procedure for the other differential bearing.  

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

Recheck the flange runout.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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