F 150 Super Crew 2WD V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (2003)
6. WARNING: Be careful not to allow the differential case to fall.
CAUTION: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the rear axle housing to protect the machined surface from damage.
Using pry bars and wood blocks, remove the differential case from the rear axle housing.
7. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts.
8. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the ring bolt hole threads.
NOTE: The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the ring gear and, if necessary, the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
9. Install the differential case.
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Position the differential case assembly, including the bearing cups and shims, in the rear axle housing. Install the differential bearing caps and
the differential bearing cap bolts.
