F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2004)
Position the rear disc brake caliper aside.
Item 7: Differential Pinion Shaft Removal Note
1. Move the differential pinion shaft out far enough to remove the U-washers. Replace the shaft and install the lock bolt finger tight when U-washers
are removed.
Item 8: U-washer Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
Remove the U-washers.
1
Push the axle shafts inboard.
2
Remove the U-washers.
Item 10 and 11: Wheel Bearing Oil Seal and Axle Shaft Bearing Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal by itself. Always remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing at the same
time.
For the 8.8 inch rear axle, use the special tools to remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.
