F 150 Super Crew 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
3. Rotate the differential case to see if there is any roughness which would indicate damaged bearings or gears.
4. NOTE: There is a space between the anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear for measuring ring gear backface runout.
Using the special tools, inspect ring gear backlash and ring gear backface runout.
5. CAUTION: Mark the position of the bearing caps, as arrows may not be visible. The bearing caps must be installed in their identical locations
and positions.
Loosen the differential case
1
Remove the bearing cap bolts
2
Remove the bearing caps
6. To simplify the installation, fabricate two differential case retaining straps from metal stock as shown