Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 485

Fig. 117: Installing Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer On Pinion Stem
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12. Install the outer pinion bearing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 118: Installing Outer Pinion Bearing
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13. Install the slinger.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 119: Installing Slinger
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NOTE:

Coat the lips of the pinion seal with Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Premium 4x4
Front Axle Lubricant XY-75W90-TQL or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSP-M2C201-A.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 120: Placing Pinion Seal On Special Tool
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14. Place the pinion seal on the special tool.

15. Place the special tool and seal in the pinion seal bore and drive the seal into place.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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