Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 463

Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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Removal

CAUTION: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the

preload during assembly.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

2. Remove the front differential support.

1. Remove the nut and bolt.

2. Remove the nuts and bolts.

3. Remove the front differential support.

Fig. 28: Removing Front Differential Support
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3. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the axle universal joint flange (4858).

NOTE:

The front drive axle must be in NEUTRAL before beginning this procedure.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 29: Front Driveshaft To Axle Universal Joint Flange Index-Marks
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CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 30: Disconnecting Front Driveshaft
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4. Disconnect and support the front driveshaft.

1. Remove the four bolts.

2. Carefully disconnect and support the front driveshaft.

5. Using a N.m (inch/pound) torque wrench, measure the torque necessary to maintain pinion rotation.

Record the measurement for reference during installation.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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