Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 629

Fig. 134: 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 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 135: 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 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 136: 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 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 137: Inserting Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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CAUTION: If equipped, make sure that the notches on the case flange and the

anti-lock speed sensor ring are aligned.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup