Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 594

Fig. 172: Installing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring & Ring Gear 
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15. Press the new anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear on the differential case. 

NOTE:

Apply stud and bearing mount to the ring gear bolts.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 173: Tightening Ring Gear Bolts 
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16. Install the ring gear bolts.  

17. Check the torque required to rotate one differential side gear. 

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Mount the differential case and special tool in a vise.  

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The initial minimum break-away torque, if original clutch plates are used, must be within 
specification. The minimum rotating torque required to keep the differential side gear turning with 
new clutch plates may vary.  

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For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION . 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 174: Mounting Differential Case & Special Tool In A Vise 
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18. Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE . 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES

Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup 

SPECIFICATIONS 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup