Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 467

Fig. 44: Disconnecting Vacuum Lines & Front Axle Vent Tube 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Use a high-lift jack to support the axle assembly. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 45: Using High-Lift Jack To Support Axle Assembly 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Remove the front differential support. 

1. Remove the nut and bolt.  

2. Remove the nuts and bolts.  

3. Remove the front differential support. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 46: Removing Front Differential Support 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Remove the nut and bolt. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 47: Removing Nut And Bolt 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Remove the nut and bolt. 

Fig. 48: Locating Bolt 
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10. Carefully lower the front drive axle assembly.  

Installation 

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 

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Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION for halfshaft fastener tightening specifications.  

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Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for driveshaft fastener tightening specifications. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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