Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 501

Fig. 183: Separating Ring Gear From Differential Case 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Remove the differential pinion shaft bolt. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 184: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Bolt 
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4. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 185: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft 
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5. Remove the differential pinion thrust washers (4230) and the differential pinion gears (4215). 

1. Rotate the differential pinion gears to the differential case window, and remove them.  

2. Separate the thrust washers from the gears. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 186: Removing Thrust Washers & Differential Pinion Gears 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the differential side gears (4236) and the differential side gear thrust washers (386984). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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