F 550 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
Positioning the special tool, inspect ring gear backlash and ring gear backface runout.
6. 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.
7. To simplify the installation, fabricate two differential case retaining straps from metal stock as shown.
8. WARNING: Be careful not to allow the differential case to fall.
CAUTION: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the rear axle housing to protect the machined surface from damage.
Use the pry bar and the wood block to remove the differential case from the rear axle housing.