Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 508

Fig. 12: Removing U-Washers 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the U-washers (4N237). 

1. Push the axle shafts (4234) inboard.  

2. Remove the U-washers.  

CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal (1177).

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 13: Removing Axle Shafts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Remove the two axle shafts.  

Installation 

1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 14: Lubricating Lip Of Wheel Bearing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

2. Install the two axle shafts. 

CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 15: Installing Axle Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup