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Axle Shaft: Installation

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  1. Clean the gasket mating surface of the rear axle and the differential housing cover.
    CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before installing the new silicone sealant. T he inside of the rear axle (4001) must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
  2. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease.
    3. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Two Axle Shafts
    G01291266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the two axle shafts.
  4. Install the U-washers.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
    1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shafts.
    2. Pull the axle shafts outward.
      Fig 2: Installing U-Washers
      G01291267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with threadlock and sealer prior to installation.
  5. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
    2. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
      Fig 3: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
      G01291268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
  7. Apply a new continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
    Fig 4: Applying Continuous Bead Of Sealant To Differential Housing Cover
    G01291269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The differential housing cover 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 correctly cured.
  8. Install the differential housing cover.
    1. Install the different housing cover.
    2. Install the 10 differential housing cover bolts.
      Fig 5: Installing Differential Housing Cover
      G01291270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Fill the rear axle housing with 2.4 liters (5 pints) of lubricant.
  10. Install the wheels and tires.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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