Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 611

Fig. 63: Using A Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment Shim As A Gauge For Shim Selection 
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10. Use a drive pinion bearing adjustment shim as a gauge for shim selection. 

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After the correct shim thickness has been determined, remove the special tools.  

11. Using the special tools, press the pinion bearing and pinion shim until they are firmly seated on the 

pinion. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 64: Installing Pinion Bearing & Pinion Shim 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

12. Place a new drive pinion collapsible spacer (4662) on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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