Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 563

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 49: Identifying Special Tool(s) (1 Of 3)
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Fig. 50: Identifying Special Tool(s) (2 Of 3)

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

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Fig. 51: Identifying Special Tool(s) (3 Of 3) 
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Removal 

1. Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE . 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

2. Mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange for correct alignment during installation. 

Fig. 52: Marking Driveshaft Flange & Pinion Flange 
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3. Remove the four driveshaft bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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