Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 522

Fig. 69: Removing Rear Axle Drive Pinion Flange 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Install the special tool and, with a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion out of the front bearing cone and 

remove it through the rear of the housing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 70: Removing Drive Pinion 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 71: Removing Pinion Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Using the special tool, remove the pinion bearing. 

NOTE:

Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the 
cups are damaged.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 72: Removing Outer Differential Bearing Cup 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Remove the outer differential bearing cup with the special tools.  

10. Remove the inner differential bearing cup with the special tools. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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