Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 474

Fig. 73: Identifying Special Tool(s) (5 Of 5)
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Disassembly

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

1. Remove the front drive axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY-FRONT

DRIVE .

2. Remove the vacuum control shield.

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Remove the three bolts.

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Remove the shield.

3. Remove the differential housing cover (3N136).

1. Remove the drain plug (390943).

2. Drain the fluid.

3. Remove the bolts.

4. Remove the differential housing cover.

Fig. 74: Removing Differential Housing Cover
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CAUTION: The fixture mounting bolts must have the minimum specified thread

engagement in the carrier.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 75: Installing Special Tool
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4. Install the special tool.

5. Unseat the clutch shaft rod boot (7W082).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 76: Unseating Clutch Shaft Rod Boot
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6. Remove the E-ring.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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