Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 627

Fig. 126: Removing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring 
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4. Remove the anti-lock speed sensor ring.  

5. If required, remove the differential bearings (4221) with the special tools. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 127: Removing Differential Bearings 
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6. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt and the differential pinion shaft (4211). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 128: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 129: Removing Differential Pinion Gears 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (4228). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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