Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 466

Fig. 39: Aligning Index-Marks
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6. Install the front differential support.

Fig. 40: Installing Front Differential Support

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

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7. Check and, if necessary, fill the differential.

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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.

8. Lower the vehicle.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

AXLE ASSEMBLY - FRONT DRIVE

Removal

1. With the transmission in Neutral, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to

JACKING & HOISTING .

2. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the axle universal joint flange (4858).

Fig. 41: Front Driveshaft To Axle Universal Joint Flange Index-Marks
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CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 42: Removing Front Driveshaft
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3. Disconnect and support the front driveshaft.

1. Remove the four bolts.

2. Carefully disconnect and support the front driveshaft.

CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to hang unsupported.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 43: Disconnecting Front Drive Halfshaft
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4. Remove the six bolts and disconnect the front drive halfshaft.

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Repeat Step 4 for the opposite side.

5. Disconnect the vacuum lines and the front axle vent tube.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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