Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 585

Fig. 137: Removing Differential Side Gear & The Differential Pinion Thrust Washer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Assembly

1. Using rear axle lubricant to lubricate the differential side gear thrust washer and the differential side gear

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Position the differential side gear thrust washer on the differential side gear.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 138: Installing Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer On Differential Side Gear
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Position the differential side gear.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 139: Installing Differential Side Gear
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Using rear axle lubricant, lubricate the differential side gear thrust washer and the differential pinion gear

and assemble.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 140: Identifying Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer & Differential Pinion Gear
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Engage the differential pinion gear opposite the differential side gear.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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