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Differential Case and Ring Gear - Two-Piece, Conventional: Assembly

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  1. Position left differential case half (ring gear side) on the special tool.
    Fig 1: Positioning Left Differential Case Half (Ring Gear Side) On Special Tool
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  2. Lubricate the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers with premium long-life grease.
    Fig 2: Lubricating Differential Side Gears And Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers
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  3. Lubricate the differential pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and the differential pinion shaft with premium long-life grease.
    Fig 3: Lubricating Differential Pinion Gears, Pinion Gear Thrust Washers And Differential Pinion Shaft
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  4. Install the left differential side gear.
    Fig 4: Installing Left Differential Side Gear
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  5. Install the differential pinion shaft and the differential pinion gears.
    Fig 5: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft And Differential Pinion Gears
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  6. Position the right differential case half with the index marks aligned.
    Fig 6: Positioning Right Differential Case Half With Index Marks
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  7. Position the differential case retaining bolts.
    Fig 7: Positioning Differential Case Retaining
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    8. NOTE: Use the special tool as shown to keep the differential case from turning.
  8. Tighten the retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 122 Nm (90 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Identifying Differential Case From Turning
      G02769492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Press the new anti-lock speed sensor ring, if removed and the ring gear on the differential case.
    Fig 9: Removing Ring Gear On Differential Case
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  10. Using thread sealant, install the ring gear bolt and tighten.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (110 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Installing Ring Gear Bolt
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  11. Install the differential case. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
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