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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok: Assembly

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    CAUTION: 118 ml (4 oz) of the friction modifier must be used in the axle.
  1. Lubricate each steel clutch plate and soak all the friction plates for no less than 15 minutes with friction modifier.
    2. CAUTION: Do not mix the clutch plates, clutch discs or shim from one side with the other.
    Fig 1: Assembling Differential Clutch Packs On Their Respective Differential Side Gear
    G01291569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Assemble the differential clutch packs (without the shims) on their respective differential side gear.
    3. CAUTION: Use the correct mandrel with the special tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Differential Side Gear & Differential Clutch Pack On Special Tool
    G01291570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Place the base portion of the special tool in a vise. Install the differential side gear and differential clutch pack (without the shim) on the tool.
  4. Position the special tool hand-tight on top of the differential clutch pack.
    Fig 3: Positioning Special Tool On Top Of Differential Clutch Pack
    G01291571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool over the disc and differential clutch pack.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool Over Disc & Differential Clutch Pack
    G01291572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the nut.
    Fig 5: Installing Nut
    G01291573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Select and insert the thickest feeler gauge blade that will enter between the tool and the differential clutch pack. The reading will be the thickness of the new clutch shim.
    Fig 6: Selective Shims Table
    G01291574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 7: Inserting Feeler Gauge Blade Between Tool & Differential Clutch Pack
    G01291575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the special tool from the differential clutch pack and differential side gear assembly.
  9. Install the shim(s) on the differential clutch pack and differential side gear assembly.
  10. Install the differential side gear assemblies in the differential case.
    Fig 8: Installing Differential Side Gear Assemblies In Differential Case
    G01291576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the differential pinion gear and differential pinion thrust washer assemblies in the differential case.
    Fig 9: Installing Differential Pinion Gear & Differential Pinion Thrust Washer Assemblies In Differential Case
    G01291577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using a soft-faced hammer, install the differential clutch spring.
    Fig 10: Installing Differential Clutch Spring
    G01291578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: If a new bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with threadlock prior to installation.
    Fig 11: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G01291579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the differential pinion shaft and install a new bolt finger-tight.
  14. Mount the differential case and the special tool in a vise. Using the special tool, check the torque necessary to rotate one differential side gear.
    • If reusing the original clutch plates, the initial minimum break-away torque must be no less than the specification. The minimum rotating torque necessary to keep the differential side gear turning with new clutch plates may vary.
      Fig 12: Mounting Differential Case & Special Tool In A Vise
      G01291580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using the special tool, install the differential bearings.
    Fig 13: Installing Differential Bearings
    G01291581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: If installing a new anti-lock speed sensor ring, align the notch on the case flange and the tab on the anti-lock speed sensor ring.
    Fig 14: Pressing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring & Differential Ring Gear On Differential Case
    G01291582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the differential ring gear, the anti-lock speed sensor ring, and the differential case. Align the bolt holes by starting two bolts through the holes in the differential case and the differential ring gear. Press the new anti-lock speed sensor ring, if removed, and the differential ring gear on the differential case.
  17. Install the bolts.
    • Apply stud and bearing mount to the bolt threads.
      Fig 15: Installing Bolts
      G01291583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the differential assembly. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
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