Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 554

Fig. 11: Removing Axle Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Remove the two axle shafts.  

Installation 

All Vehicles 

1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease. 

CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 12: Installing Axle Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

2. Install the two axle shafts. 

CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 13: Installing U-Washers 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Install the U-washers. 

1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shafts.  

2. Pull the axle shafts outward.  

NOTE:

If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable coat the threads with 
threadlock prior to installation.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 14: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Install the differential pinion shaft. 

1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.  

2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.  

Vehicles With Drum Brakes 

5. Install the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC - BLACKWOOD, F150 

HERITAGE PICKUP & F150 PICKUP . 

Vehicles With Disc Brakes 

6. Install the rear brake disc. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup