Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 592

Fig. 164: Installing Nut Of Gauge Over Top & Base Stud
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NOTE:

Selective shims shown are available as part of the Clutch Pack
Replacement Kit F5AZ-4947-BA.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 165: Available Selective Shim Thicknesses
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 166: Measuring Point For Clutch Shim Thickness
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7. Use the Feeler Gauge and select the thickest blade that will enter between the tool and the differential

clutch pack. The reading will be the thickness of the new clutch shim.

8. Remove the special tool from the clutch pack and side gear assembly.

9. Install shims on the clutch pack and side gear assembly.

10. Install the differential side gear in the differential case.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 167: Installing Differential Side Gear In Differential Case
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11. Install the differential pinion gears with differential pinion thrust washers in the differential case.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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