F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
17. If necessary, adjust Carrier Housing Spreader to provide clearance for the shift lever.
18. Install (A) Dial Indicator on (B) Dial Indicator Bracketry and position (C) Clutch Housing Adapter with the tip in the (D) spreader adapter hole.
19. Spread the front axle housing.
(1) Adjust Dial Indicator to zero.
(2) Tighten the housing spreader screw until the front axle housing is spread to specification.
(3) Remove Dial Indicator.
20. Remove the differential bearing caps.
(1) Remove the bolts.
(2) Remove the differential bearing caps and mark or tag them right or left.
NOTE: Differential bearing caps must be installed in the original place and position. See reference arrows on differential bearing caps.
