Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 463

Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
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Removal 

CAUTION: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the 

preload during assembly.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

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

2. Remove the front differential support. 

1. Remove the nut and bolt.  

2. Remove the nuts and bolts.  

3. Remove the front differential support.  

Fig. 28: Removing Front Differential Support 
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3. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the axle universal joint flange (4858). 

NOTE:

The front drive axle must be in NEUTRAL before beginning this procedure.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 29: Front Driveshaft To Axle Universal Joint Flange Index-Marks 
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CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 30: Disconnecting Front Driveshaft 
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4. Disconnect and support the front driveshaft. 

1. Remove the four bolts.  

2. Carefully disconnect and support the front driveshaft.  

5. Using a N.m (inch/pound) torque wrench, measure the torque necessary to maintain pinion rotation. 

Record the measurement for reference during installation. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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