Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 588

Fig. 149: Identifying Special Tool(s) (2 Of 2) 
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Material 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 150: Material Specification 
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Disassembly 

1. Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .  

2. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 151: Removing Ring Gear Bolts 
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CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the bolt hole threads.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 152: Removing Ring Gear 
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3. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive the ring gear off. 

NOTE:

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

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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