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Axle Shaft - Semi-Floating Axle: Installation

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  1. Remove the lock screw and the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Lock Screw And Differential Pinion Shaft
    G02760389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal when installing the axle shaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Differential Side Gear With Shaft Splines
    G02760390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Push the axle shaft into the axle tube and engage the differential side gear with the shaft splines.
  3. Push the axle shaft toward the center of the axle and install the U-washer. Pull the axle shaft outward until the U-washer locks into the differential side gear.
    Fig 3: Installing U-Washer
    G02760391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Align the differential pinion shaft lock screw hole with the hole in the differential case. Correctly position the differential pinion thrust washers. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 4: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G02760392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The threads in the differential case and on the lock screw must be free of dirt and oil.
    Fig 5: Installing New Lock Screw
    G02760393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the new lock screw.
    6. CAUTION: Clean the mounting surface on the differential housing cover and the differential housing with a suitable solvent to remove all traces of oil film.
    CAUTION: The differential housing cover uses silicone rubber sealant material as a gasket. Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone or it will be necessary to apply new sealant.
    Fig 6: Applying A Continuous Bead Of Silicone Sealant To Differential Housing Cover Mounting Surface
    G02760394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to the differential housing cover mounting surface.
  7. Assemble two bolts into the differential housing cover at the eight o'clock and two o'clock positions. Using the two bolts as a guide, position the differential housing cover on the differential housing.
  8. Install the remaining bolts. Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly.
    • Tighten Grade 5 bolts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    • Tighten Grade 8 bolts to 61 Nm (45 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Installing Differential Housing Cover Bolts
    G02760395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Allow 1 hour cure time before filling the axle with the correct amount of specified lubricant and operating the vehicle.
    CAUTION: For limited-slip axles, first fill the axle with 21 C.L. (7 ounces) of friction modifier.
  9. Fill the differential housing with 3.0L (6.3 pints) of the specified rear axle lubricant. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
  11. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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