Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 532

Fig. 108: Installing Differential Bearings On Differential Case 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

15. Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear. 

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Check the case runout again with the new differential bearings. If the runout is now within the 
specification shown, use the new differential bearings for assembly. If the runout is still excessive, 
the differential case is damaged and must be replaced. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 109: Measuring Differential Case Runout 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

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1. Press the ring gear and, if removed, a new anti-lock speed sensor on the differential case. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 110: Installing Ring Gear 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

2. Install the ring gear bolts. 

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Apply stud and bearing mount to the ring gear bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 111: Installing Ring Gear Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. With the pinion depth set and the pinion installed, place the differential case in the rear axle housing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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