Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 511

Fig. 24: Installing U-Washers
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NOTE:

If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with
threadlock.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 25: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft & Lock Bolt
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4. Install the differential pinion shaft.

1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.

2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

5. Install the rear brake drums.

6. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle housing with the specified type and amount of

rear axle lubricant. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .

7. Clean the wheel hub and mounting surfaces.

8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .

WARNING:

Always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign material on the
mounting surfaces of the wheel (1007) or the surface of the wheel
hub or brake drum that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without
proper metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can
cause the lug nut (1012) to loosen and the wheel to come off while
the vehicle is in motion, causing loss of control.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

REAR WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL - DISC BRAKE

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 26: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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Material

Fig. 27: Material Specifications (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 28: Material Specifications (2 Of 2)
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Removal

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup