F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
6. Position a dial indicator onto carrier, then spread housing.
NOTE: Do not spread housing more than 0.015 inch.
7. Remove differential case from carrier. It may be necessary to pry case from carrier with suitable pry bars. Use care to avoid damaging machined
surfaces.
8. Remove and tag bearing cups to indicate which side of carrier they were removed from, then remove spreader tool from case.
9. Remove differential case bearings and shims from case using tool No. D81L-4220-A or equivalent, place tool in a vise when removing bearing.
Turn case over and remove other bearing in the same manner.
10. Wire shims, bearing cup and cone together and identify from which side of differential case they were removed.
NOTE: If any shims are damaged, replace with new shims. It is recommended that bearings be replaced.
11. Place a few shop towels over a vise to prevent ring gear teeth from being nicked after it is free from case assembly. Remove ring gear bolts.
NOTE: When removing ring gear bolts, discard and replace with new bolts during assembly.
12. Tap ring gear with a rawhide or plastic hammer to free it from case. Remove case and ring gear from vise.
13. Turn nose of carrier upward, hold end yoke or flange with holding tool No. T57T-4851-B, or equivalent, then remove pinion nut and washer.
14. Remove end yoke or flange using tool No. T65L-4851-B, or equivalent, and inspect. If end yoke or flange shows any signs of wear, replace.
15. Remove drive pinion by tapping on drive pinion shaft using a rawhide or plastic hammer. Catch pinion to prevent damage to pinion teeth.
WARNING: Gear teeth may have sharp edges, use care when handling gear to prevent personal injury.
16. Remove pinion bearing preload shims. Ensure all shims are removed from the carrier. Replace any damaged shims. Shims are available in
thicknesses of 0.003, 0.005, 0.010 and 0.030 inch.
17. Remove drive pinion oil seal from carrier using puller tool No. T77F-1102-A, or equivalent, and a suitable slide hammer.
18. Remove outer pinion bearing cone and oil slinger from carrier.
19. Turn nose of carrier downward and remove outer pinion bearing cup using a suitable pinion bearing cup remover and driver handle. Locate driver
on back edge of bearing cup, then drive cup out of bore. Pinion bore depth may vary due to possibility of need for either a baffle or slinger, or
both.
20. Remove inner pinion bearing cup using a suitable pinion bearing cup remover and driver handle. Shims are located between bearing cup and
carrier bore and may also include an oil baffle. If shims and baffles are bent or nicked, they should be replaced. Wire shim stacks together and
measure each. If stack needs to be replaced, replace with same thickness.
21. Remove inner pinion bearing drive pinion using universal bearing remover tool No. D81L-4220-A, or equivalent.
NOTE: Bend slinger as required to obtain clearance for bearing remover. Discard slinger.
22. If required, remove inner axle shaft seals using jet plug remover tool No. T77L-9533-B, or equivalent.
23. Inspect all parts for damage and replace as required.
