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Axle Shaft: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Bearing Oil Seal
    G02761057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 2: Installing Two Axle Shafts
    G02761058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the two axle shafts.
    3. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
    Fig 3: Installing U-Washers
    G02761059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the U-washers.
    1. Position the two U-washer on the button ends of the axle shafts.
    2. Pull the axle shafts outward.
  4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
    2. Install a new lock bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G02761060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the rear brake discs and calipers. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
  6. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle housing with the specified lubricant.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
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