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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: Lubricating Lip Of Wheel Bearing Oil Seal With Grease
    G03878495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Axle Shaft
    G03883950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the two axle shafts.
    3. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
  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.
      Fig 3: Installing U-Washers
      G03884276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
      G03884277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the brake discs and anchor pins. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  6. Install the rear brake calipers. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  7. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle housing with the specified lubricant.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
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