Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Lubricate the differential side gears and differential side gear thrust washers with fuel efficient high performance synthetic rear axle lubricant.

Fig 1: Positioning Differential Side Gear And Thrust Washer Assemblies In Differential Case

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Install the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.

NOTE: Lubricate the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion gear thrust washers with fuel efficient high performance synthetic rear axle lubricant.

Fig 2: Engaging Differential Pinion Gears With Differential Side Gears

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Install and rotate the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion gear thrust washers.

NOTE: Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the hole in the differential case.

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft

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Install the differential pinion shaft.

NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with threadlock and sealer.

Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
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