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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional: Assembly

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  1. Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A to lubricate the differential side gear thrust washer (4228) and the differential side gear journals.
    • Position the differential side gear thrust washer on the differential side gear.
    Fig 1: Positioning Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer On Differential Side Gear
    G01440527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the differential side gear.
    Fig 2: Positioning Differential Side Gear
    G01440528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A to lubricate the differential side gear thrust washer and the differential pinion gear and assemble.
    Fig 3: Installing Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer And Differential Pinion Gear
    G01440529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Engage the differential pinion gear opposite the differential side gear.
    Fig 4: Engaging Differential Pinion Gear
    G01440530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the differential pinion gear to align with the differential pinion shaft bore.
    Fig 5: Rotating Differential Pinion Gear
    G01440531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Insert the differential pinion shaft.
    • Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the hole in the differential case.
    Fig 6: Inserting Differential Pinion Shaft
    G01440532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock® and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G315-A5 prior to installation.
    Fig 7: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
    G01440533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt and tighten finger-tight.
  8. Using the special tool, install the new differential bearings on the differential case.
    Fig 8: Installing Differential Bearings On Differential Case
    G01440534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Make sure that the notches on the case flange and the anti-lock speed sensor ring are aligned.
    Fig 9: Pressing Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring And Ring Gear On Differential Case
    G01440535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Press the new anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear on the differential case.
  10. Install the ring gear bolts.
    • Apply Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1 to ring gear bolts.
    Fig 10: Installing Ring Gear Bolts
    G01440536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
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