Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 502

Fig. 187: Removing Differential Side Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Assembly

1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals with Motorcraft

SAE 75W-90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle Lubricant XY-75W90-TQL or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSP-M2C201-A.

2. Position the differential side gear thrust washers on the differential side gears.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 188: Positioning Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers On Differential Side Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Position the differential side gears.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 189: Positioning Differential Side Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Lubricate the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears and assemble them.

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Use Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle Lubricant XY-75W90-TQL or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C201-A.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 190: Installing Differential Pinion Thrust Washers & Differential Pinion Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. Engage the differential pinion gears opposite the differential side gears.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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