Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 575

Fig. 97: Installing Differential Case In Rear Axle Housing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Install a shim on the left side. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 98: Installing Shim 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Mark the position of the bearing caps as arrows may not be visible. 

The bearing caps must be installed in their identical locations and 
positions.

NOTE:

Apply pressure toward the left side to make sure the left bearing cap is 
seated.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 99: Installing Left Bearing Cap & Loosely Install Bearing Cap Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Install the left bearing cap and loosely install the bearing cap bolts.  

6. Install progressively larger shims on the right side until the largest shim selected can be assembled by 

hand. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 100: Installing Shims On Right Side 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Install the right side bearing cap and tighten the left side and right side bolts to specifications. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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