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Differential Carrier: Installation

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    CAUTION: The gasket material must cure for one hour before filling the axle with lubricant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Housing Mounting Flange
    G02769020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a continuous bead of Ford Gasket Maker onto the axle housing mounting flange and around each bolt hole.
  2. Thread two studs into the axle housing. This will eliminate rotation of the carrier assembly after it makes contact with the gasket material.
    Fig 2: Threading Two Studs Into Axle Housing
    G02769021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: Secure the carrier to the jack to prevent it from falling. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Fig 3: Aligning Carrier And Housing
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  3. Position the carrier into the axle housing, using the two studs to align the carrier and housing.
    4. CAUTION: Make sure the bolt threads are clean.
  4. Install new differential carrier housing bolts.
    • Remove the two alignment studs only after installing several of the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in a cross pattern.
      Fig 4: Removing Two Alignment Studs
      G02769023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the axle shafts. Refer to WHEEL HUBS & BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA .
    Fig 5: Installing Axle Shafts
    G02769024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
    Fig 6: Connecting Driveshaft
    G02769025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
    Fig 7: Connecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
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  8. Remove the fill plug.
    Fig 8: Removing Fill Plug
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    9. CAUTION: A lubricant level close enough to the bottom of the fill hole to be seen or touched is not sufficient. The lubricant must be level with the fill hole.
  9. Fill the axle with lubricant until the lubricant is level with the fill hole.
  10. Clean and install the fill plug.
    Fig 9: Installing Fill Plug
    G02769028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the wheel chocks.
    Fig 10: Removing Wheel Chocks
    G02769029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Release the parking brake.
    Fig 11: Releasing Parking Brake
    G02769030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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