Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 576

Fig. 101: Installing Bearing Caps & Bolts
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8. Rotate the differential case to make sure it rotates freely.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 102: Rotating Differential Case
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9. Using the special tool, measure the ring gear backlash.

z

If the backlash is within specification, go to step 14 .

z

If a zero backlash condition occurs, go to step 10 .

z

If the backlash is not within specification, go to step 11 .

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 103: Backlash Change Chart (1 Of 2)
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 104: Backlash Change Chart (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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