Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 598

Fig. 11: Lubricating Lip Of Wheel Bearing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 12: Installing Axle Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

2. Install the two axle shafts. 

CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 13: Installing U-Washers 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Install the U-washers. 

1. Position the two U-washers on the button ends of the axle shafts.  

2. Pull the axle shafts outward.  

NOTE:

If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with 
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford 
specifications WSK-M2G351-A5 prior to installation.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 14: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft & Lock Bolt 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Install the differential pinion shaft. 

1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.  

2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.  

5. Install the brake discs.  

6. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle housing (4010) with the correct amount of 

specified lubricant.  

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .  

8. Lower the vehicle.  

REAR WHEEL BEARING & AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-inch - F150 Pickup