Axle Shaft: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal.
- Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
- Install the axle shaft.
- Install the U-washer.
- Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
- Pull the axle shaft outward.
- Install the differential pinion shaft.
- Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
- Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Install the brake drum. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
- Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle housing (4010) with 2.37 liters (5 pints) of Motorcraft Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
- Clean the wheel hub and mounting surfaces.
- Install the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
CAUTION:
Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.
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-M2G351-A5 prior to installation.
WARNING:
Always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign material present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel (1007) or the surface of the wheel hub or brake drum that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without proper metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the lug nut to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, causing loss of control.