Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1903

Fig. 153: Installing Output Shaft Center Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

Install the rear bearing retainer with the arrow pointing to the top of the 
case.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 154: Installing Rear Bearing Retainer With Arrow Pointing To Top Of Case 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Install the rear bearing retainer. 

1. Position the rear bearing retainer.  

2. Install the bolts.  

8. Using the special tool, install the front cover oil baffle. 

NOTE:

If any related parts (such as the output shaft or bearing) have been 
installed new, carry-out the shim thickness selective procedure.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 155: Installing Front Cover Oil Baffle 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Position the transmission with the bell housing facing up.  

10. Install the front countershaft bearing.  

11. Install the input shaft front bearing race.  

12. Using the special tool, measure the input shaft bearing race height. 

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Record this measurement on line 2 of the selective shim equation chart.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 156: Measuring Input Shaft Bearing Race Height 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

13. Using the special tool, measure the front bearing retainer depth. 

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Record this measurement on line 1 of the selective shim equation chart.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Instruction Transmission - F150 Pickup