F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
26. Remove the differential case from the axle housing and remove the differential bearings using 2-Jaw Puller and Step Plate.
27. Use Differential Side Bearing Replacer to install the new differential bearings on the differential case.
28. Install the differential case.
(1) Position the differential case assembly, including shims, in the axle housing.
(2) Install the differential bearing caps.
(3) Install the bolts.
29. Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear.
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Check the case runout again with the new differential bearings. If the runout is now within 0.076 mm (0.003 in), use the new differential
bearings for assembly. If the runout is still excessive, the differential case is damaged and should be replaced.
NOTE: Specification shown is the maximum differential case runout allowable.
30. Remove the differential case from the axle housing.
