Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 589

Fig. 153: 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.

Repeat for the other side.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 154: Removing Differential Bearing
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6. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove the differential pinion shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 155: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt & Differential Pinion Shaft
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WARNING:

Due to the spring tension, care must be used when removing the
differential clutch spring.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 156: Removing Differential Clutch Spring
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7. Remove the differential clutch spring.

8. Remove the differential gears.

1. Remove the two differential pinion gears.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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