Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 513

Fig. 33: Material Specifications 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal 

1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT-DISC BRAKE . 

2. Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing (1225) and wheel bearing oil seal. 

NOTE:

If the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) is leaking, the axle housing vent may be 
plugged with debris.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 34: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing & Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with rear axle lubricant.  

2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 35: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal with grease.  

4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 36: Installing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT-DISC BRAKE .  

DRIVE PINION FLANGE 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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