Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 478

Fig. 89: Positioning Special Tool On Spreader Adapters 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

19. If necessary, adjust the special tool to provide clearance for the shift lever. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 90: Adjusting Special Tool To Provide Clearance For Shift Lever 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

20. Install the special tools. 

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Position the adapter tip in the spreader adapter hole. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 91: Positioning Adapter Tip In Spreader Adapter Hole 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Overspreading can damage the axle housing.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 92: Spreading Axle Housing To Specification 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

21. Spread the axle housing to the specification. 

1. Adjust the special tool to zero.  

2. Tighten the housing spreader screw to spread the axle housing to the specification.  

3. Remove the Dial Indicator.  

22. Mark and remove the differential bearing caps. 

1. Remove the bolts.  

2. Remove the differential bearing caps. 

CAUTION: Mark the differential bearing caps (4224) Top or Bottom and LH or RH 

appropriately before removing them. Always install the bearing caps 
in their original place and position.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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