F 150 Heritage 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
10. Install the differential case.
1
Position the differential case assembly, including bearing clips and shims, in the carrier.
2
Install the differential bearing caps.
3
Install the differential bearing cap bolts.
11. Position the special tools.
1
Rotate the differential case to make sure the differential bearings are correctly seated.
2
Position the special tools.
12. NOTE: If runout is within specification, install a new ring gear and pinion. If runout exceeds specification, the ring gear is true and the concern is
due to either a damaged differential case or differential bearings. Inspect the differential bearings. If the differential bearings are not damaged,
replace both the differential case and the differential bearings.
Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear.
1
Rotate the differential case.
2
Check and note the differential case runout.