Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 493

41. Install the three bolts.

Fig. 151: Installing Three Bolts
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CAUTION: Press against the bearing inner cone only.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 152: Installing Differential Bearing
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42. Using a suitable press and the special tool, install the differential bearings.

1. Position the appropriate differential bearing (RH or LH).

2. Using a suitable press and the special tool, install the differential bearing.

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Repeat the procedure for the other differential bearing.

NOTE:

Make sure the indicator needle is in the spreader adapter hole.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 153: Installing Special Tools
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43. Install the special tools.

44. Spread the axle housing to the specification.

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Remove the Dial Indicator.

CAUTION: Overspreading can damage the axle housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 154: Spreading Axle Housing To Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

45. If removed, position the differential bearing shims.

1. Apply a light coating of Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford

specification ESA-M1C75-B to one side of the differential bearing shims to help hold them in
place.

2. Position the differential bearing shims.

CAUTION: Never attempt to drive the differential bearing shim in place.

Permanent damage to the machined axle housing surfaces can
occur.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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