Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 557

Fig. 23: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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Material

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 24: Material Specification
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Removal

All Vehicles

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .

Vehicles With Drum Brakes

3. Remove the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC - BLACKWOOD, F150

HERITAGE PICKUP & F150 PICKUP .

Vehicles With Disc Brakes

4. Remove the rear disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to DISC - BLACKWOOD, F150

HERITAGE PICKUP & F150 PICKUP .

We the rear disc brake caliper aside.

5. Remove the rear brake disc.

NOTE:

The rear wheels and brake drums/calipers must be removed to prevent
brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 25: Removing Rear Brake Disc
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6. Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 26: Marking Driveshaft Flange & Pinion Flange
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7. Remove the four driveshaft bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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