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Axle Shaft: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease.
    2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Axle Shaft
    G03434438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the axle shaft.
    3. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.
    Fig 2: Installing U-Washer
    G03434439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the U-washer.
    1. Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
    2. Pull the axle shaft outward.
    4. NOTE: If a new bolt is unavailable, coat the bolt threads with threadlock prior to installation.
    Fig 3: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G03434440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Align the bolt hole in the differential pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the case.
    2. Install the new bolt.
  5. Install the brake drum. For additional information, REFER to DISC & DRUM .
  6. Install the differential housing cover and fill the differential housing with the specified lubricant. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
  7. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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