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Axle Shaft: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the lip of the axle shaft oil seal with grease.
  2. Install the axle shaft.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Axle Shaft
    GF0003116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the U-washer.
    • Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
    • Pull the axle shaft outward.
    4. Fig 2: Locating U-Washer
    GF0003117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads of the original differential pinion shaft lock bolt with threadlock prior to installation.
  4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    • Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the differential case lock bolt hole.
    • Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
      • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 3: Aligning Hole In Differential Pinion Shaft
    GF0003118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
  6. Install the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover  in this article.
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