F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
4. NOTE: Repeat this step and the following step until the same reading appears on the indicator each time. This is the differential bearing shim
thickness necessary between the differential case and the differential bearing on the differential ring gear side of the differential case.
Force the differential case (differential ring gear) away from the drive pinion. With force still applied, set the indicator at 0.
5. Force the differential ring gear into mesh with the pinion, to obtain an indicator reading. Record the reading.
6. Remove the special tools and the differential case from the differential housing.
7. Remove the Dummy Bearings from the differential case.
8. Place one shim, of the necessary thickness as determined from the previous measurement, on the differential ring gear side of the differential case.
If additional shimming is necessary, beyond what the hardened differential bearing shim can provide, select and install a different thickness
outboard spacer.
9. Using the special tool, install the differential bearing on the differential ring gear side of the differential case.
10. Determine the correct shim thickness, and place the shim on differential case hub on the drive pinion side.