F 150 Super Crew 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Ford 8.8 Inch Rear Differential
Axle Shaft
Removal
All Vehicles
1
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover.
1
Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
2
Remove the differential housing cover.
Vehicles with drum brakes
4. Remove the rear brake drum.
Vehicles with disc brakes
5. Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
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Wire the rear disc brake caliper aside.
6. Remove the rear brake disc.
All vehicles
7. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1
Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
