F 150 Super Crew 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
5. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the pinion nut to be backed off to reduce preload. If reduced preload is required, a new collapsible spacer
and pinion nut must be installed.
NOTE: Remove the suitable pinion flange holding tool while taking preload readings.
Use a suitable pinion flange holding tool to hold the rear axle pinion flange while tightening the pinion nut.
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Tighten the pinion nut, rotating the pinion occasionally to make sure the cone and roller bearings are seating properly. Take frequent cone and
roller bearing torque preload readings until the original recorded preload reading is obtained by rotating the pinion with a Nm (inch-pound)
torque wrench.
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If the original recorded preload is lower than specifications, tighten to the appropriate specification for used bearings. If the preload is higher
than specification, tighten the nut to the original reading as recorded.
6. Position the rear driveshaft and align the marks on the rear axle pinion flange.
7. CAUTION: If new bolts to retain the driveshaft to the axle are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock.
CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the
flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
Install the bolts.
8. Install the brake system.
