Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 524

Fig. 77: Driving Inner Pinion Bearing Cup Into Axle Housing
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Setting Pinion Depth

CAUTION: Whenever the cups are replaced, the differential pinion bearings

must also be replaced.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 78: Checking For Properly Seated Bearing Cup
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5. Make sure the cups are correctly seated in their bores.

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If a feeler gauge of the specification shown in the illustration can be inserted between a cup and the
bottom of its bore at any point around the cup, the cup is not correctly seated.

6. Assemble and position the Pinion Depth Gauge.

1. Position the Adapter for 205-S156.

2. Position the Drive Pinion Depth Gauge Aligner.

3. Position the Drive Pinion Aligner.

4. Position the Adapter for 205-S156.

5. Position the inner pinion bearing.

6. Position the outer pinion bearing.

7. Thread on the Adapter for 205-S127 (Handle).

NOTE:

Apply only a light oil film on the pinion bearings before assembling the
tool.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 79: Assembling Pinion Depth Gauge
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7. Tighten the Handle.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 80: Identifying Pinion Depth Gauge Components
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PINION DEPTH GAUGE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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