F 550 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
Rear
Disassembly and Assembly
Differential Case and Ring Gear
Special Tools
Special Tool(s)
Disassembly
All differentials
1. NOTE: Differential bearing shims are available in thicknesses of 0.762, 0.787, 0.813, 0.838, 0.864, 0.889 and 0.914 mm (0.030, 0.031, 0.032,
0.033, 0.034, 0.035 and 0.036 inch).
NOTE: If damaged, install new differential bearing shims.
NOTE: Install new differential bearings if removing them from the differential case.
Using the special tool, remove the differential bearings.
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Wire the differential bearing shims, differential bearing cup, differential bearing, and selective outboard spacer(s) together. Note from which
side they were removed (differential ring gear side or the opposite side).
2. NOTE: Use a vise with brass jaws or wood blocks.
Place the differential case in a vise.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the anti-lock speed sensor ring when removing the differential ring gear. If removing the anti-lock speed sensor ring,
discard it and install a new one.
