Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 583

Fig. 129: Material Specification 
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Disassembly 

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

2. 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. 130: Removing Ring Gear Bolts 
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CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the bolt hole threads.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 131: Removing Ring Gear 
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3. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off. 

NOTE:

The speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed. Remove the 
speed sensor ring only if damaged.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 132: Removing Speed Sensor Ring 
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4. Remove the speed sensor ring if required.  

5. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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