Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 572

Fig. 85: Removing Differential Case 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Using pry bars and wood blocks, remove the differential case from the rear axle housing.  

7. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 86: Removing Ring Gear Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the ring bolt hole threads.

NOTE:

The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 87: Removing Ring Gear 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear and, if necessary, the anti-lock speed sensor 

ring.  

9. Install the differential case. 

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Position the differential case assembly, including the bearing cups and shims, in the rear axle 
housing. Install the differential bearing caps and the differential bearing cap bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 88: Installing Differential Case

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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