F 150 4WD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Differential Clutch: Adjustments
1. Remove the differential case.
2. Remove the differential clutch spring.
WARNING: DUE TO THE SPRING TENSION, CARE MUST BE USED WHEN REMOVING THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH
SPRING.
3. Use Gear Rotator to rotate the pinion gears until they can be removed from the differential case.
4. Remove the differential gears.
(1) Remove the two differential pinion gears.
(2) Remove the two differential side gears.
(3) Remove the two thrust washers.