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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 On Special Tool
    G03904619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 With Premium Long-Life Grease
    G03904620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 With Premium Long-Life Grease
    G03904686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the left differential side gear.
    Fig 4: Installing Left Differential Side Gear
    G03904622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the differential pinion shaft and the differential pinion gears.
    Fig 5: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft And Differential Pinion Gears
    G03904623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the right differential case half with the index marks aligned.
    Fig 6: Positioning Right Differential Case Half
    G03904624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the differential case retaining bolts.
    Fig 7: Positioning Differential Case Retaining Bolts
    G03904615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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: Tightening Differential Case Retaining Bolts
      G03904626Courtesy 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: Pressing New Anti-Lock Speed Sensor Ring And Ring Gear On Differential Case
    G03904627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using thread sealant, install the ring gear bolt and tighten.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
      G03884368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
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