Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 475

Fig. 77: Removing E-Ring 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Disconnect the front axle actuator motor assembly (7G360). 

1. Fully extend the actuator motor shaft.  

2. Plug the vacuum ports.  

3. Pull outward on the front axle actuator motor assembly.  

4. Push the front axle actuator motor assembly to disconnect the shift lever (7K336) from the slot in 

the actuator motor shaft.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 78: Disconnecting front Axle Actuator Motor Assembly 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Remove the clutch shaft rod boot, and the front axle actuator motor assembly. 

1. Remove the clutch shaft rod boot.  

2. Remove the front axle actuator motor assembly. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 79: Removing Front Axle Actuator Motor Assembly 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Remove the axle housing tube (3B210). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 80: Removing Axle Housing Tube 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

10. Remove the thrust washer (3N126). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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