Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 556

Fig. 19: Material Specification 
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Removal 

1. Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT . 

NOTE:

If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the rear axle housing vent may be 
plugged.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 20: Removing Rear Axle Bearing & Oil Seal 
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2. Using the special tools, remove the rear axle bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.  

Installation 

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with rear axle lubricant.  

2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 21: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal with grease.  

4. Using the special tools, install 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. 22: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .  

DRIVE PINION FLANGE 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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