Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 465

Fig. 35: Aligning Index-Marks
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2. Align the index-marks and position the axle universal joint flange on the pinion shaft.

tools.

NOTE:

Disregard the scribe marks if installing a new flange.

NOTE:

Rotate the pinion gear occasionally to make sure the pinion bearings
(4621) (4630) seat correctly.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 36: Installing Axle Universal Joint Flange
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3. Using the special tool, install the axle universal joint flange.

4. Install the special tool, and tighten the pinion nut. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for used bearings.

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Rotate the pinion gear occasionally to make sure the pinion bearings are seating correctly. Take
frequent pinion bearing torque preload readings by rotating the pinion gear with a N.m
(inch/pound) torque wrench.

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If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower than the specification for used bearings, then
tighten the pinion nut to the specification. If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is higher
than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the pinion nut to the original reading as

CAUTION: Do not loosen the pinion nut to reduce preload under any

circumstance. If it is necessary to reduce preload, install a new drive
pinion collapsible spacer (4662) and pinion nut.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

recorded.

Fig. 37: Tightening Pinion Nut
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 38: Measuring Pinion Bearing Torque Preload
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5. Align the index-marks then attach the front driveshaft. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for driveshaft

fastener tightening specifications.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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