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Axle Housing: Installation

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    CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Axle U-Bolt Assembly
    G02761262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Tightening Bolts In Cross Pattern
    G02761263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.