F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
17. Install Master Bearing (LH) and Master Bearing (RH) on the differential case.
CAUTION: Master bearings are marked LH and RH and must be installed as shown.
18. Install the differential case with master bearings into the front axle housing.
19. Measure the total end play.
(1) Position (A) Dial Indicator Bracketry and (By Dial Indicator.
(2) Position indicator tip on machined surface and adjust to measure full travel.
(3) Push the differential case left and right (as far as possible).
(4) Measure the total end play and record reading on the Differential Bearing Shim Selection Procedure Worksheet Line A.
NOTE: Repeat this step until a consistent reading is obtained.
20. Remove the differential case.
(1) Remove Dial Indicator Bracketry and Dial Indicator.
