F 450 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
19. The oil slinger, if so equipped, is part of the total drive pinion position shim height required to correctly set pinion depth. Keep the oil slinger
intact for assembly.
20. Using the special tools, remove the inner pinion bearing.
21. NOTE: Discard the drive pinion position shim if bent or nicked. If discarding the shim, measure and record the shim thickness.
Remove the oil slinger, if so equipped, and the drive pinion position shim.
22. Carry out the following after disassembling the axle:
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Thoroughly clean all parts.
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Inspect all parts for damage and wear.
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CAUTION: Do not disassemble the Trac-Lok differential assembly or the Truetrac differential assembly. Discard the entire assembly if
worn/damaged.
Clean the inside of the differential case before assembly. For Truetrac differentials, submerge the entire differential assembly in a suitable
solvent to wash away contaminates from within the housing.
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Thoroughly clean the differential housing if gears have scores/chips in them.
Installation
1. Carry out the Differential Case End Play Check.
2. Position the special tools and the inner and outer pinion bearing cups in their respective differential housing bores.
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After placing the inner and outer pinion bearing cups in their bores, place the special tool (inner) on the inner pinion bearing cup.
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Place the special tool (outer) on the outer pinion bearing cup.
3
install the special tool.
