Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 498

Fig. 171: Examining Axle Shaft Seal & Bearing Surface
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

62. Insert the axle shaft and engage it with the side gear.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 172: Inserting Axle Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE:

Do not reuse the old snap ring.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 173: Installing Snap Ring
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63. Push in on the axle shaft and install a new snap ring.

64. Install the clutch shaft rod boot.

1. Fully extend the actuator motor shaft and plug the vacuum ports.

2. Position the front axle actuator motor assembly.

3. Install the clutch shaft rod boot.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 174: Installing Clutch Shaft Rod Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

65. With the actuator motor shaft fully extended and the vacuum ports plugged, engage the shift lever.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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