Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 564

Fig. 53: Removing Driveshaft Bolts
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CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle

pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its
components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the
area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the
flange.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

Fig. 54: Disconnecting Driveshaft Yoke From Pinion Flange
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4. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion

flange.

5. Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain

rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

Fig. 55: Checking Rotational Torque
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6. Remove the pinion flange and pinion nut. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION

FLANGE .

7. Install the special tool. Using a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the front bearing

cone and remove it through the rear of the housing.

z

Remove the rear axle drive pinion seal.

z

Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

Fig. 56: Removing Pinion Assembly
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8. Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup