Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 626

Fig. 122: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
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Disassembly 

1. Remove the differential case (4204). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE . 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 123: Removing Differential Case 
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2. Remove the differential ring gear bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 124: Removing Differential Ring Gear Bolts 
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3. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the differential ring gear off. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 125: Removing Ring Gear 
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NOTE:

The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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