Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 477

Fig. 85: Removing Shift Lever & Clutch Fork
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14. If necessary, remove the shift lever and the clutch fork (3N139).

1. Drive the manual shaft retaining pin through the clutch fork.

2. Remove the shift lever and the clutch fork.

15. Remove and discard the O-ring.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 86: Removing O-Ring
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16. Remove the axle shaft (3A381).

1. Remove the snap ring.

2. Remove the axle shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 87: Removing Axle Shaft
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CAUTION: The housing spreader adapter bolts must have the minimum

specified thread engagement in the carrier.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 88: Installing Special Tools
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17. Install the special tools.

18. Position the special tool on the spreader adapters.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup