Axle Shaft: Installation

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Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease.

NOTE: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.

Install the axle shaft.

Fig 1: Installing The Axle Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.

Install the U-washer.
1. Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.

Fig 2: Installing Axle Shaft U-Washer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If a new bolt is unavailable, coat the bolt threads with threadlock prior to installation.

Install the differential pinion shaft.
- Align the bolt hole in the differential pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the case.
- Install the new pinion shaft lock bolt.
  - Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
Install the differential housing cover and fill the differential housing with the specified lubricant. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this article.
Install the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.