Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 584

Fig. 133: Removing Differential Bearing 
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6. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt. 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

Fig. 134: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 
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7. Remove the differential pinion shaft. 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

Fig. 135: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft 
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8. Rotate and remove the differential pinion gear and differential pinion thrust washer. 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup

Fig. 136: Removing Differential Pinion Gear & Differential Pinion Thrust Washer 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Remove the differential side gear and the differential pinion thrust washer. 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear - F150 Pickup