Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 542

Fig. 148: Assembling Differential Pinion Thrust Washers
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4. Engage the differential pinion gears opposite the differential side gears.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 149: Engaging Differential Pinion Gears Opposite Differential Side Gears
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5. Install the differential bearings, using the special tool.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 150: Installing Differential Bearings
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6. Rotate the differential pinion gears to align the differential pinion shaft bore.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 151: Aligning Differential Pinion Shaft Bore
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7. Insert the differential pinion shaft, and install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt finger-tight.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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