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Axle Assembly: Installation

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    CAUTION: Use additional support straps to secure the rear axle to the jack or damage to the component may occur.
  1. Raise the rear axle into position, using a suitable transmission jack.
    • Seat the air springs.
    2. Fig 1: Supporting Rear Axle Housing
    GF0013966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the 2 lower control arm bolts and 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
    3. Fig 2: Lower Control Arm Bolts & Nuts
    GF0013970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 2 upper control arm bolts and 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 3: Upper Control Arm Bolts & Nuts
    GF0013969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the shock absorbers.
    • Position the shock absorbers into the retainer brackets, and tighten the 2 nuts and bolts.
      • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 4: Shock Absorber Lower Nuts
    GF0013971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the Watts linkage on the rear axle housing.
    • Install the retainer nut on the bellcrank stud.
      • Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 5: Watts Linkage Retainer Nut
    GF0013965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped with rear air springs, install the height sensor.
    7. Fig 6: Height Sensor
    GF0013964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the parking brake rear cable and conduit in the parking brake cable retainers.
    8. Fig 7: Parking Brake Rear Cable And Conduit
    GF0013960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the parking brake cable to the axle housing.
    9. Fig 8: Pushing Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Upward
    GF0014004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the parking brake cable and conduit bolts.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 9: Cable Clamp Bolt
    GF0006349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the ABS sensor harness routing clips.
    11. Fig 10: ABS Sensor Harness Routing Clips
    GF0013961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the rear stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION article.
  12. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  13. Install the brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
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