Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1897

Fig. 128: Identifying Special Tool(s) (2 Of 2)
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Disassembly

1. Remove the (A) transmission input shaft pilot bearing (7118), (B) bearing outer snap ring (7030), (C)

third and fourth synchronizer spacer (7N112) and (D) thrust bearing (7C096)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

Fig. 129: Removing Transmission Input Shaft Pilot Bearing, Bearing Outer Snap Ring, Third &
Fourth Synchronizer Spacer & Thrust Bearing
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2. Remove the (A) third/fourth synchronizer (7124), (B) third gear synchronizer blocking ring (7107), (C)

third gear and (D) gear bearing (7127).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

Fig. 130: Removing Third/Fourth Synchronizer, Third Gear Synchronizer Blocking Ring, Third
Gear & (D) Gear Bearing
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CAUTION: Make sure that the output shaft flange does not contact or ride up

onto press cradle. Improper positioning can result in component
damage.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

Fig. 131: Removing Output Shaft Center Bearing, First Gear, First/Second Synchronizer,
First/Synchronizer Blocking Rings & Second Gear
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3. Use an (A) arbor press to remove the (B) output shaft center bearing (7025), (C) first gear, (D)

first/second synchronizer, (E) first/synchronizer blocking rings and (F) second gear.

Assembly

1. Use (A) Dial Indicator with Bracketry to check (B) output shaft runout.

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Check runout in several places along the output shaft. If runout exceeds specification, replace the
shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup