Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 493

41. Install the three bolts. 

Fig. 151: Installing Three Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Press against the bearing inner cone only.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 152: Installing Differential Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

42. Using a suitable press and the special tool, install the 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:

Make sure the indicator needle is in the spreader adapter hole.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 153: Installing Special Tools 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

43. Install the special tools. 

44. Spread the axle housing to the specification. 

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Remove the Dial Indicator. 

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

45. If removed, position the differential bearing shims. 

1. Apply a light coating of Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford 

specification ESA-M1C75-B to one side of the differential bearing shims to help hold them in 
place.  

2. Position the differential bearing shims. 

CAUTION: Never attempt to drive the differential bearing shim in place. 

Permanent damage to the machined axle housing surfaces can 
occur.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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