F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
Ring Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Press the new (A) anti-lock speed sensor ring and the (B) ring gear on the differential case.
2. Install the ring gear bolts.
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Apply Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1 to ring gear bolts.
3. If the pinion beating cups were removed, install the pinion bearing cups with Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer, ensuring the pinion bearing cups are
fully seated.
NOTE: Differential pinion bearings and cups must be replaced in sets.
4. Select the proper pinion adjustment shim; refer to the ring gear and drive pinion setup.
CAUTION: When selecting the pinion adjustment shim the correct shim must be installed or damage may occur.
5. Use a press and Inner Pinion Bearing Cone Replacer to press the differential pinion bearing until it is firmly seated on the pinion and pinion
adjustment shim.
