Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 480

Fig. 97: Separating Axle Universal Joint Flange
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27. Remove the nut and the flange.

28. Using the special tool and a soft hammer, remove the pinion gear.

1. Install the special tool.

2. Hold the pinion gear inside the carrier housing.

3. Using a soft face hammer, remove the pinion gear from the carrier housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 98: Removing Pinion Gear From Carrier Housing
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29. Discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer (4662).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 99: Removing Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer
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CAUTION: Do not damage the carrier housing while removing the pinion seal.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 100: Removing Pinion Seal
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30. Remove the pinion seal (3N134) and slinger (386989).

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Pry up on the seal flange. Install gripping pliers, and strike with a hammer to remove the seal.

31. Remove the outer pinion bearing (4621).

32. Using the special tools, remove the inner pinion bearing cup (4628).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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