Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 528

Fig. 92: Tightening Pinion Nut 
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Position the rear driveshaft and align the marks on the rear axle pinion flange. 

CAUTION: If new bolts to retain the driveshaft to the axle are not available, 

coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock.

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

pinion flange pilot. Make sure that the yoke seats squarely on 
the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 93: Installing Driveshaft Bolts 
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Install the bolts.  

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Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .  

DIFFERENTIAL CASE 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 94: Identifying Special Tool(s) (1 Of 2) 
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2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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