Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 625

Fig. 118: Removing Stabilizer-To-Axle Housing U-Bolts & Nuts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

15. Support the axle housing with a transmission jack. 

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Use extra support straps as necessary. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 119: Supporting Axle Housing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

16. Remove the shock absorber bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 120: Removing Shock Absorber Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

17. Remove the rear spring plate U-bolts. 

1. Remove the rear spring plate nuts.  

2. Remove the two rear spring plate U-bolts.  

3. Remove the rear spring plate.  

4. Repeat the procedure for the other side. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 121: Removing Rear Spring Plate 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

18. Lower the axle housing from the vehicle. 

19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.  

DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY 

DIFFERENTIAL CASE & RING GEAR - CONVENTIONAL 

Special Tool(s) 

CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle 

pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the 
flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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