Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 461

Fig. 19: Installing Differential Case, Bearing Cups & Shims 
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13. 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.  

14. Install the special tool. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 20: Installing Special Tool 
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NOTE:

If the runout is still excessive, install a new differential case.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 21: Checking Runout 
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15. Check the runout with the new differential bearings. If the runout does not exceed the specification, use 

the new differential bearings for assembly.  

16. Remove the bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 22: Removing Bolts 
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17. Remove the differential case with the bearing cups and the shims from the housing. 

1. Remove the bearing caps.  

2. 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