Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 560

Fig. 36: Holding Pinion Flange To Tighten Pinion Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Using the special tool hold the pinion flange, tighten the pinion nut. 

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Rotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the cone and roller bearings are seating correctly.  

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Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut.  

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Rotating the pinion through several revolutions, take frequent cone and roller bearing torque 
preload readings until the original recorded preload reading is obtained.  

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If the original recorded preload is lower than specifications, tighten to the appropriate specifications 
for used bearings. If the preload is higher than specification, tighten the nut to the original reading 
as recorded. For additional information, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

6. Position the rear driveshaft and align the marks on the pinion flange. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 37: Installing Rear Driveshaft Aligning Marks 
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CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle 

pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the 
flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 38: Tightening Driveshaft Yoke Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Install the bolts. 

Vehicles With Drum Brakes 

8. Install the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC - BLACKWOOD, F150 

HERITAGE PICKUP & F150 PICKUP . 

Vehicles With Disc Brakes 

9. Install the rear brake disc. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 39: Installing Rear Brake Disc 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

10. Install the rear disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to DISC - BLACKWOOD, F150 

HERITAGE PICKUP & F150 PICKUP . .  

DRIVE PINION SEAL 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup