Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 615

Fig. 78: Removing Bearing Caps 
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5. Loosen the differential case. 

1. Remove the bearing cap bolts.  

2. Remove the bearing caps.  

6. Fabricate two differential case retaining straps from metal stock as shown. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 79: Differential Case Retaining Straps Specifications 
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WARNING:

Be careful not to allow the differential case to fall.

CAUTION: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the rear axle housing 

(4010) to protect the machined surface from damage.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 80: Removing Differential Case From Rear Axle Housing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Use the pry bar and the wood block to remove the differential case from the rear axle housing.  

8. Remove the differential ring gear bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 81: Removing Differential Ring Gear Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt 

hole thread.

NOTE:

The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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