Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 540

Fig. 140: Removing Ring Gear 
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NOTE:

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

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 141: 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 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 142: 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 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 143: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft 
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7. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears and differential pinion thrust washers. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup