Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 599

Fig. 15: Identifying Special Tool(s) (1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 16: Identifying Special Tool(s) (2 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal 

1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT . 

CAUTION: Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) by itself. Always 

remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing (1225) 
at the same time.

NOTE:

If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be 
plugged with foreign material.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 17: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing & Wheel Bearing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

2. Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.  

Installation 

1. Lubricate the new rear axle bearing. 

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Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting 
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.  

2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 18: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal. 

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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B. 

4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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