Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 522

Fig. 69: Removing Rear Axle Drive Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

7. Install the special tool and, with a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion out of the front bearing cone and

remove it through the rear of the housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 70: Removing Drive Pinion
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE:

Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 71: Removing Pinion Bearing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. Using the special tool, remove the pinion bearing.

NOTE:

Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the
cups are damaged.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 72: Removing Outer Differential Bearing Cup
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

9. Remove the outer differential bearing cup with the special tools.

10. Remove the inner differential bearing cup with the special tools.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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