Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 568

Fig. 69: Installing Pinion Bearing & Shim 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

10. Place a new drive pinion collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 70: Installing Collapsible Spacer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Fig. 71: Installing Front Pinion Bearing Cone & Roller & Pinion Shaft Oil Slinger 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

11. Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal. 

1. Install the front pinion bearing cone and roller.  

2. Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the rear axle housing.  

3. Install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the special tool.  

CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failure. If 

the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during installation, 
remove it and install a new one.

NOTE:

Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with lubricant.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 72: Installing Pinion Shaft Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

12. Place the special tool in the rear axle drive pinion seal bore, and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into 

place.  

13. From inside the rear axle housing, install the drive pinion assembly into the rear axle bore. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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