Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 610

Fig. 59: Positioning Special Tools 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Assemble and position the special tools. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

7. Tighten the special tool to the specified rotational torque. 

Fig. 60: Checking Rotational Torque 
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NOTE:

The special tool must be offset to obtain an accurate reading.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 61: Checking Correct Seating Of Pinion Bearings 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Rotate the special tool several half-turns to make sure of correct seating of the pinion bearings, then 

position the special tool.  

9. Install the special tool. 

1. Position the special tool.  

2. Install the differential side bearing caps.  

3. Install the differential side bearing cap bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 62: Installing Differential Side Bearing Cap Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

Drive pinion bearing adjustment shims must be flat and clean.

NOTE:

A slight drag should be felt for correct shim selection. Do not attempt to 
force the pinion shim between the Gauge Block and the Gauge Tube. This 
will minimize selection of a pinion shim thicker than required, which 
results in a deep tooth contact in the final assembly of integral rear axle 
assemblies.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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