F 250 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1999)
5. Rotate the differential case to see if there is any roughness which would indicate damaged bearings or gears.
6. NOTE: There is a space between the anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear for measuring ring gear back face runout.
Position the Dial Indicator with Bracketry, and inspect ring gear backlash and ring gear back face runout.
7. CAUTION: Mark the position of the hearing 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.
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.
