Rotary Blade Coupling: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Make sure the machined surfaces on the rear axle housing, the differential housing cover and the rotary blade coupling housing are clean and free of oil before installing the new silicone sealant. The inside of the rear axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
Make sure the grommet is seated all the way in the slot. The rotary blade coupling assembly must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has properly cured.
- Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the differential housing, the differential housing cover and the rotary blade coupling housing. Apply a new continuous bead of clear silicone rubber to the rotary blade coupling housing. Install the rotary blade coupling assembly and 6 bolts. See Figure .
- Install the rear differential mass damper. Position the rear differential mass damper, and install the bolts in the sequence shown to specification. See Figure . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Finally, tighten the mass damper bolts in the sequence shown to specification. See Figure .
- Install the differential housing cover and bolts. See DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER . Connect the electrical connector. See DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER . Install the driveshaft. See DRIVE SHAFT article.
CAUTION:
The mass damper bolts must be installed in the sequence shown or damage to the vehicle may occur. Install the mass damper bolts by hand until finger-tight.