Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 499

Fig. 175: Engaging Shift Lever 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

66. Seat the front axle actuator motor assembly and install the E-ring. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 176: Installing E-Ring 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

67. Seat the clutch shaft rod boot in the slot in the actuator housing. 

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Remove the plugs from the vacuum ports. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 177: Seating Clutch Shaft Rod Boot In Actuator Housing Slot 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

68. Verify the front axle actuator motor assembly operation (engage). 

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Using the special tool, apply vacuum to the outer vacuum port to move the shift lever outboard. 
Rotate one axle shaft to verify engagement. 

NOTE:

Install a new vacuum motor if any vacuum leakage is observed.

NOTE:

With the lever moved outboard, the axle is engaged and the axles will turn 
opposite of each other. With the lever moved inboard, the axle is 
disengaged and the axles will turn freely of each other.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 178: Verifying Front Axle Actuator Motor Assembly Operation (Engage) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

69. Verify the front axle actuator motor assembly operation (disengage). 

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Using the special tool, apply vacuum to the inner vacuum port to move the shift lever inboard. 
Rotate one axle to verify disengagement. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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