Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 466

Fig. 39: Aligning Index-Marks 
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6. Install the front differential support. 

Fig. 40: Installing Front Differential Support

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

  

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Check and, if necessary, fill the differential. 

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Use Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle Lubricant XY-75W90-TQL or equivalent 
meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C201-A.  

8. Lower the vehicle.  

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

AXLE ASSEMBLY - FRONT DRIVE 

Removal 

1. With the transmission in Neutral, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to 

JACKING & HOISTING .  

2. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the axle universal joint flange (4858). 

Fig. 41: Front Driveshaft To Axle Universal Joint Flange Index-Marks 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 42: Removing Front Driveshaft 
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3. Disconnect and support the front driveshaft. 

1. Remove the four bolts.  

2. Carefully disconnect and support the front driveshaft.  

CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to hang unsupported.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 43: Disconnecting Front Drive Halfshaft 
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4. Remove the six bolts and disconnect the front drive halfshaft. 

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Repeat Step 4 for the opposite side.  

5. Disconnect the vacuum lines and the front axle vent tube. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup