F 450 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
6. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft components to maintain driveline balance during assembly.
Disconnect the driveshaft at the rear axle, and position it aside.
7. CAUTION: Note the positions of the mating letters stamped vertically and horizontally on the bearing caps and the differential housing before
removing the bearing caps. Matching the letters is important at the time of assembly.
To ease removal of the differential assembly, loosen the bolts, then pry the differential case, bearing cups and outboard spacers outward until they
are loose in the differential housing.
8. Remove the bolts and the bearing caps.
9. CAUTION: Do not spread the differential housing more than specified.
Using the special tools, spread the differential housing to the specification, then remove the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture.
10. CAUTION: It will be necessary to use large pry bars to remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. Do not damage the
differential ring rear when carrying out this step.
