Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 530

Fig. 100: Fabricating Differential Case Retaining Straps 
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WARNING:

Be careful not to allow the differential case to fall.

CAUTION: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the rear axle housing to 

protect the machined surface from damage.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 101: Removing Differential Case 
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7. Using the pry bar and the wood block, remove the differential case from the rear axle housing.  

8. Remove the ring gear bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 102: Removing Ring Gear Bolts 
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CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the ring bolt hole threads.

NOTE:

The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 103: Removing Ring Gear & Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring 
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9. Insert a punch in the bolt holes. Drive off the ring gear and, if necessary, the anti-lock speed sensor ring.  

10. Install the differential case. 

1. Position the differential case assembly, including bearing clips and shims, in the carrier.  

2. Install the differential bearing caps.  

3. Install the differential bearing cap bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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