Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 600

Fig. 19: Installing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. Install the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .

DRIVE PINION FLANGE

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 20: Identifying Special Tool(s)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Removal

1. Remove the rear brake discs and calipers. For additional information, refer to REAR BRAKE DISC and

REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER & PADS .

2. Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange (4851) for correct alignment during installation.

NOTE:

The rear wheels and brakes must be removed to prevent brake drag during
drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 21: Index Marking Driveshaft Flange & Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Remove the four bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 22: Removing Driveshaft Flange Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion

flange.

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Position the driveshaft out of the way.

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

pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its
components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the
area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the
flange.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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