Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 541

Fig. 144: Removing Differential Pinion Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 145: Removing Differential Side Gears & Thrust Washers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Assembly

1. Position the differential side gear thrust washers on the differential side gears.

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Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A to lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the
differential side gear journals.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 146: Positioning Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers On Differential Side Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Position the differential side gears.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 147: Installing Differential Side Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Assemble the differential pinion thrust washers (4230) and the differential pinion gears (4215).

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Lubricate with SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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