Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 528

Fig. 92: Tightening Pinion Nut
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Position the rear driveshaft and align the marks on the rear axle pinion flange.

CAUTION: If new bolts to retain the driveshaft to the axle are not available,

coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock.

CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle

pinion flange pilot. Make sure that the yoke seats squarely on
the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 93: Installing Driveshaft Bolts
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Install the bolts.

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Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .

DIFFERENTIAL CASE

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 94: Identifying Special Tool(s) (1 Of 2)
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup