Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 565

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 57: Removing Collapsible Spacer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Using the special tool, remove the pinion bearing. 

Fig. 58: Removing Pinion Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the housing unless the cups 
are damaged.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 59: Removing Pinion Bearing Cups 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

10. Using the special tools, remove the outer differential bearing cup.  

11. Using the special tools, remove the inner differential bearing cup. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 60: Removing Inner Differential Bearing Cup 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

All Vehicles 

1. Position the special tool and the inner and outer bearing cups in their respective bores. 

1. After placing the inner and outer bearing cups in their bores, place the special tool (inner) on the 

inner pinion bearing cup.  

2. Place the special tool (outer) on the outer pinion bearing cup.  

3. Install the special tool.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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