Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 514

Fig. 37: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
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Material 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 38: Material Specifications 
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Removal 

1. Remove the rear brake system. For additional information, refer to DISC - BLACKWOOD, F150 

HERITAGE PICKUP & F150 PICKUP .  

2. Mark the driveshaft flange and rear axle pinion flange (4851) for correct alignment during installation. 

NOTE:

The rear wheels and brake discs/drums must be removed to prevent brake 
drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 39: Index Marking Driveshaft Flange & Rear Axle Pinion Flange 
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3. Remove the four driveshaft bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 40: Removing Driveshaft Bolts 
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4. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion 

flange. 

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Position the driveshaft aside. 

CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle 

pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its 
components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the 
area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the 
flange.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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